New owner of a White's Tree Frog (help?)

[IgbyKibbits]

Jade -

I'm so sorry to hear that your frog didn't make it : ( It certainly sounds like you were doing (and trying to learn) everything you could do to set up the proper environment for him. The first time I got White's (years ago), they both passed away within two weeks. Obviously, I know now that they must have been sick when I got them but it was so hard for me to make the decision to get another pair. It took me years to make the decision to do so again because I felt so bad. BUT, I did and I wish that I made the decision earlier (though ironically not because then I wouldn't have the guys that I do now!) but needless to say, I'm sorry for your loss and I hope that it doesn't deter you from being a frog owner in the future! It really is a rewarding experience!

[JadeFrog]

Thanks Igby,
I was sad to come home from work and find he had finally passed on. I've always loved frogs and have had a fascination with them since I was young. I was extremely excited to have my first one as a pet, and I'm somewhat excited to start looking for another one or two. Since my brother bought it for me not knowing much about them, I don't think we realized he wasn't acting "normal" from the start. I have not read to many articles or posts about White's being picky eater or not wanting to eat at all unless it was linked with an illness. I gather that they are supposed to be rather easy to feed and eager to eat more than they should...Now I have a little bit better of an idea of what to look for in a healthy frog, and I plan to make sure they are bigger this time too. You have to live and learn at some point I guess, just wished the little guy would have lived a lot longer than he did.

[John]

Sorry you lost your frog, Jade. At least you're feeling positive. Some people get put off frogs completely by this sort of experience. Best of luck to you.