I am using the natural skin shedding of an exotic species of frog (theloderma corticale)in vitro to try and promote growth, and to examine it's peptides against future exposures to nuisance protozoa having clinical significance.

I had the specimen isolated in filtered water in an enclosed container.

The other day I checked it, and it was contaminated by the nutrient and became putrid, with mold growth.

I removed the bad liquid, cleaned and replaced it; this time with no lid, and exposed to fresh air.

It was very interesting to see, the sheddings were able to nutralize the fungi, and become healthy, even consuming the amino acids, minerals etc., in the nutrient.

The frog (which is a healthy pet) is well known for it's survivability in the most contaminated environs, which suggests it has exceptional natural immune functions.

Anyhoo, it means there is the possibility of using viable cultures of this skin to break-down the antigens of my own parasite, for future applications.

Shroom