The big move ! Plans?

[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