The big move ! Plans?

[flybyferns]

Hi Friends,

It is time to move them all into this conversion.

http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...ree-frogs.html

I have frogs I have NEVER touched!
What is everyone's opinion as to WHEN ( the best time of day to do this) ?

My first thought was to do it first thing tomorrow (Saturday) AM ( they will go right back to sleep)
and I can be home to keep an eye on the temp and humidity settings.

The A. callidryas (5) will be there temporarily while I clean and silicone the planters in the larger enclosure. The A. moreletii ( 1 ) will be left in this new conversion.

Lynn

[UncleChester]

I probably have a bit of a relaxed attitude towards these things, but you're talking maybe 10 seconds worth of stress while you transfer them to their fabulous new digs so I'd probably just do it when it's convenient. Since they aren't used to handling I guess they might be easiest to catch if you can do it when they are asleep?

This may be the all time greatest temporary holding enclosure a group of A. callidryas will ever see

[flybyferns]

I probably have a bit of a relaxed attitude towards these things, but you're talking maybe 10 seconds worth of stress while you transfer them to their fabulous new digs so I'd probably just do it when it's convenient. Since they aren't used to handling I guess they might be easiest to catch if you can do it when they are asleep?

This may be the all time greatest temporary holding enclosure a group of A. callidryas will ever see

Hi Brian,
I'm sure you are right ! " you're talking maybe 10 seconds worth of stress while you transfer them"
I was hoping for advise, thank you for your reply !
I have never done something like this.
I'm planing on moving them tomorrow AM after they go back to sleep.
Thanks again.
Lynn

[UncleChester]

You're welcome. Hope the move goes (or went!) well.

[flybyferns]

You're welcome. Hope the move goes (or went!) well.

Hi Brian ,
I was actually very nervous about moving them ,for some reason?
All seems to have gone very smoothly. I did it this AM.

http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...tml#post102661

Thanks again ! Lynn

[UncleChester]

I was actually very nervous about moving them ,for some reason?

Probably because you aren't used to handling them:P.

While I don't advocate handling frogs to 'play' with them, I am a firm believer in regularly (every 1 or 2 months) finding an excuse to handle them so they are at least somewhat used to it in the event that I have to move them. My usual excuses are cage cleanings, pruning, renovations, or feeding small wormy things that can't be easily free fed. And I try to time this with staged photoshoots.

I totally get the "hands off" approach though, and I don't knock it if that's the way someone wants to go.

Glad it went smoothly

[flybyferns]

Probably because you aren't used to handling them:P.

While I don't advocate handling frogs to 'play' with them, I am a firm believer in regularly (every 1 or 2 months) finding an excuse to handle them so they are at least somewhat used to it in the event that I have to move them. My usual excuses are cage cleanings, pruning, renovations, or feeding small wormy things that can't be easily free fed. And I try to time this with staged photoshoots.

I totally get the "hands off" approach though, and I don't knock it if that's the way someone wants to go.

Glad it went smoothly

Not a bad idea, At least I would be able to get a few decent photos.
I had to really scrub my hands. ( hand cream, dish soap , make up, !!!! ) all before I planned to move them this AM.
That would be my luck-----to get hand cream on my frogs!

I'm an RN, we have very good hand washing skills , Ha!
Lynn

[UncleChester]

As an RN, you can probably walk away with a couple pairs of exam gloves. They're good to have on hand in case you need to handle a frog and have been exposed to some chemicals recently.

[flybyferns]

As an RN, you can probably walk away with a couple pairs of exam gloves. They're good to have on hand in case you need to handle a frog and have been exposed to some chemicals recently.

Hi Brian,
I have plenty, I typically use them when I'm cleaning the enclosure.
Plus, I use them for the litter box, garage etc.
We purchase them by the case on amazon ( un-powered !!!!! very important- the powder is dangerous for the frogs )

I purposely wanted bare hands for the move - to really touch them !!!! hehehe

I had to make a temp adjustment ! It began to get a little chilly for them last night! I was up at 1am and 3 am to check on things. The winter months are a pain in the neck ( in my basement) w/ 36" high enclosures! Gotta keep an eye on things.
But all is well! Thanks

Lynn