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    Quote Originally Posted by DVirginiana View Post
    That sucks. I've got so much spare reptile gear lying around I've forgotten how expensive it is to actually go out and purchase an entire new setup.
    If I were you I'd go find the guy who sold him and complain... loudly... while his manager is in the room. Everyone eventually learns the 'petstore employees are clueless' lesson, but I think that guy wins the gold.

    I was ticked when I read that first post because it sounded like something that you'd normally hear from someone who isn't really serious about giving their animal the care it needs. The fact that you listened to what people on here were saying and actually are actually acting on it, even though that means finding another home for the frog, shows otherwise. Sorry for sounding harsh in that first post.
    I know I was completely careless... and I felt terrible. I did return the little guy and plan on buying one when I'm ready in the near future. Luckily the store sells tons of fish supplies, so I was able to use store credit to spoil my other pets today.
    It's alright, you were only harsh because you're a pet owner and you care about your animals. I'd feel the same for any creature with an inadequate set-up myself. Thanks for your input and I'll save it for later use. :-)

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    I would like to thank you for giving 2 S***s about the animals in your care. I'm the curator at an animal exhibit and I see to many little ones(frogs,reptiles, mammals and birds) brought in by people who bought them on a whim without any knowledge or an drive to find some, like you did, to properly care for them. The sad part is by the time I get them they are usually on there last leg, I do what I can and there are some success story's but most are to far gone to do much. I have almost lost my job a few times for letting them know how I feel about what they have done to a poor helpless animal. Anyway I look forward to your return to our community when you do finaly get another frog, I bet everyone will agree with me on this, now you've been bitten but the amphibian bug and you'll never be able to shake it, see you soon.

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    I wont chastise your impulsive decision because i have done it myself. For the sake of the animal please consider taking it back before it is too late to return it. I would stick with the bettas and practice with those because 1 year is too short for a betta if kept in good condition. ive had mine for at least a year but I make sure the temperature and nitrogen fixation is good. I would wait until you have more knowledge and experience because frogs are very difficult to keep in captivity. If I were you maybe think of researching aquatic frogs since aquatic seems to be your thing. I would hold off thought because you are young and a long term commitment animal is something you dont need right now.

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