Getting your frogs tested ,will sadly, need to become more commonplace and even routine!
All buyers need to ASK the breeder --- big or small , at shows , online or at the brick and mortar retail stores.
Know your breeder , be sure the individual you are obtaining a frog from came from one who is following proper husbandry protocols.
All buyers need to ask: " Has this frog been tested for the following"
1) Ranavirus- test is done by a swab and /or feces
2) Chytrid fungus (B. dendorobatidis)- test is done by a swab
If the frog(s )you are buying have not been tested.. it becomes the frog owners responsibility to protect your collection as well as protect the private collections of others. Infestation can even be spread by sharing plants with a friend!
If you own a frog read about and learn about these diseases, including coccidia ( not listed above).
Proper quarantine is a must for ALL frogs -------- for 30 days ---YES minimum - 30 days !!!!
New frogs should NEVER never, never be put directly into their permanent enclosure or with a tank mate prior to QT !
Understand how to disinfect an enclosure-- before, after and during QT
If using disinfection products- read and clearly understand the instructions! Follow the directions !
Use gloves - between- each enclosure!
Disinfect all plants and enclosure decoration.
Don't even think about moving that plant from one enclosure to another w/ out a bleach dip!
Having nearby herp vet is essential !
Find a vet http://www.arav.org/
They make it very easy
RAL - Test : Reptile
Like the ownership of any other pet, frogs cost money to care for properly and come with responsibilities !
Last edited by flybyferns; November 18th, 2013 at 03:27 PM.
Current Collection
Dendrobates leucomelas - standard morph
Dendrobates auratus “Costa Rican Green Black"
Dendrobates auratus "Pena Blanca"
Dendrobates tinctorius “New River”
Dendrobates tinctorius "Green Sipaliwini"
Dendrobates tinctorius “Powder Blue"
Dendrobates tinctorius "French Guiana Dwarf Cobalt"
Phyllobates terribilis “Mint”
Phyllobates terribilis "Orange"
Phyllobates bicolor "Uraba"
Oophaga pumilio "Black Jeans"
Oophaga pumilio "Isla Popa"
Oophaga pumilio "Bastimentos"
Oophaga pumilio “Mimbitimbi”
Oophaga pumilio "Rio Colubre"
Oophaga pumilio "Red Frog Beach”
Oophaga pumilio "Rio Branco"
Oophaga pumilio “Valle del Rey”
Oophaga pumilio "BriBri"
Oophaga pumilio "El Dorado"
Oophaga pumilio "Cristobal"
Oophaga pumilio "Rambala"
Oophaga “Vicentei” (blue)
Oophaga sylvatica "Paru"
Oophaga sylvatica "Pata Blanca"
Oophaga histrionica “Redhead”
Oophaga histrionica "Blue"
Oophaga lehmanni "Red"
Oophaga histrionica "Tado"
Ranitomeya variabilis "Southern"
Ranitomeya imitator "Varadero"
Ranitomeya sirensis "Lower Ucayali"
Ranitomeya vanzolinii
http://www.fernsfrogs.com
https://www.facebook.com/ferns.frogs
Thanks Lynn, now if someone can just remember to "bump" this every so often so the new memebers see this.
Rest in peace Rosie 5-31-12
Rest in peace Rufus 2-7-14
Rest in peace Morph 8-14-15
Current Collection
Dendrobates leucomelas - standard morph
Dendrobates auratus “Costa Rican Green Black"
Dendrobates auratus "Pena Blanca"
Dendrobates tinctorius “New River”
Dendrobates tinctorius "Green Sipaliwini"
Dendrobates tinctorius “Powder Blue"
Dendrobates tinctorius "French Guiana Dwarf Cobalt"
Phyllobates terribilis “Mint”
Phyllobates terribilis "Orange"
Phyllobates bicolor "Uraba"
Oophaga pumilio "Black Jeans"
Oophaga pumilio "Isla Popa"
Oophaga pumilio "Bastimentos"
Oophaga pumilio “Mimbitimbi”
Oophaga pumilio "Rio Colubre"
Oophaga pumilio "Red Frog Beach”
Oophaga pumilio "Rio Branco"
Oophaga pumilio “Valle del Rey”
Oophaga pumilio "BriBri"
Oophaga pumilio "El Dorado"
Oophaga pumilio "Cristobal"
Oophaga pumilio "Rambala"
Oophaga “Vicentei” (blue)
Oophaga sylvatica "Paru"
Oophaga sylvatica "Pata Blanca"
Oophaga histrionica “Redhead”
Oophaga histrionica "Blue"
Oophaga lehmanni "Red"
Oophaga histrionica "Tado"
Ranitomeya variabilis "Southern"
Ranitomeya imitator "Varadero"
Ranitomeya sirensis "Lower Ucayali"
Ranitomeya vanzolinii
http://www.fernsfrogs.com
https://www.facebook.com/ferns.frogs
Anyone know about the African dwarf frog? My female has got a very swollen eye and it's starting to show some red in the cloudyness. It's only the one eye but it looks uncomfortable. I feed them frozen blood worms, as I cannot find live black worms locally.
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