FREE Cuban Tree Frogs

[tommyboy]

Hello. I live in Orlando Florida. We have many native reptiles and amphibians here. One of those is NOT the Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus Septentrionalis) The Cuban Tree Frog is a large Beautiful hardy species. Unfortunately they are eating our native frogs and reptiles. The state has put out a notice to kill every Cuban Tree Frog found in Florida.

Here is where I have a problem with that. It is not the Cuban Tree Frogs fault that it ended up in my yard in Florida. I have three kids who all love reptiles and amphibians. The last thing I want to do is encourage them to kill anything. I agree the Cuban Tree Frogs need to go because they are damaging our ecosystem. We have caught several Cuban Tree Frogs in our yard. We would rather give them to someone where they would not survive in the wild. So, if you are from a state where it gets colder than 30 degrees for more than 30 days, I will be happy to send you as many Cuban Tree Frogs as I can find. I will even pay the shipping. You can message me or respond to this thread.

Thanks

Tom

[toxxxickitten]

I would definitely be interested in obtaining some Cuban Tree Frogs! I've always loved this species (well, I guess that goes for most ANY frog, lol!) I would gladly take a trio of them whenever you find the time to want to send them my way. I live up in Kentucky and it definitely gets COLD in the winter!

[froglover27]

could you post some pictures?

[tommyboy]

could you post some pictures?

I will get some pics up by tomorrow. They have several "looks" they are very light beige at night with slight leopard like markings. They can change to a greenish color with tiger like markings on their legs and back. During the day they turn a jet black and soak in their water dish all day. I will try to capture all the color variations when I get the pics.

[froglover27]

okay. Thanks!!

[ThatxDude2580]

Hey! I would love some Cubans! Maybe if you could get me two. Shoot me a message whenever you get a chance (Or Email) and I'll give you my address and we can figure this thing out

[NatureLady]

I would love to see some photo's and I may be interested.

[tommyboy]

Hey, I have eight right now. 3 are already taken. let me know how many you want and I will send them to you. also send me your address. I will be shipping out the frogs tomorrow and I can send your out at the same time. I will take care of the shipping.

Tom

[tommyboy]

Here are some pictures from tonight. me and my son went out looking and found 6 more. I didn't realize how many there were here. They have become a real problem in Florida. You hardly see the native frogs any more because these guys are eating them. the light isn't good and they are dark right now because they are stressed form being caught. the sizes range from 2" to 4" long. all are fat and healthy. I will be shipping some out tomorrow so if you want any let me know. I will get the shipping.

[NatureLady]

The Cuban Treefrog in Florida

Just thought I would post this for informational purposes.

[tommyboy]

The Cuban Treefrog in Florida

Just thought I would post this for informational purposes.

Great info thanks.

[ariesheiress]

The Cuban Treefrog in Florida

Just thought I would post this for informational purposes.

^ Oh holy jeez! Did anyone read this ?? I am appalled! Kudos to you Tommyboy for helping the CTFs ! !

[NancyC]

http://customcritical.fedex.com/us/s...-animals.shtml

Fed ex ships live animals. I don't know how much it costs though.

[4mb3rNich0l3]

Can you see how much shipping would be? Im very interested on a few

Amber

[NancyC]

Amber...I tried to call the number on their website but it is not business hours. I will try tomorrow. I have about ten cuban tads that have their rear legs. And 30 that are still tads. I can't keep them all. They are too big. I am only keeping one.

[4mb3rNich0l3]

Just let me know no rush

Amber

[NancyC]

I contacted FedEx. They only do commercial. UPS does it next day air saver. They charge for 3 pound box is 62.05. Josh's frogs has all the packing material to ship the frog for 9.90. That is getting pricey. I will keep looking. How does anyone else ship their frogs if they have to?

[BciJoe]

UPS is usually the most expensive, IMO.

Go to a site called Ship Your Reptiles. That's what the industry uses to get great prices using fedex overnight by next business morning. 99.9% of the people you talk to at fedex will tell you they don't ship reptiles or similar animals.. they have no clue. All the big dealers use them to ship tens of thousands of exotics daily.

It may cost about $50-$75 if you just use Fedex next business day yourself, but you will probably pay around HALF that with shipyourreptiles.

Or, depending on the time of year/weather, can use USPS overnight which is not always guaranteed overnight but costs around $30.

Also, go to a local fish/pet shop and ask them to save you boxes which come with styrofoam lining. Then use crumbled newspaper to fill in gaps. All free.

If you are paying $10 in packing for each box you ship, you better be breeding and selling high end stuff! lol

[NancyC]

http://www.shipyourreptiles.com/ship...ow_fedex_rates

Shipping Method Compare At You Save Your Cost
FedEx Priority Overnight $69.55 $13.91 $55.64
FedEx 2Day $26.77 $5.35 $21.42
FedEx Express Saver $19.38 $3.88 $15.50
FedEx Home Delivery $13.55 $1.35 $12.20
FedEx Ground $10.80 $1.08 $9.72
Your shipping label will not expire, but it may be used only once.

This is what I found out from ship your reptiles. I would want to use fed ex priority over night.

[BciJoe]

I thought they would've been a little better.. I think when businesses sign up with them and use them more often they get a better savings because i've noticed some of the bigger breeders who ship more pften are charging these days flat rates of about $35 or so.

I also know from working on a reptile farm before that when a business has a large account with them directly they pay around $20-$30 on average. If you know someone, ask them if you can ship with them.