Please Help! Really Concerned!

[Bruce]

The levels in the water are measured and deemed safe for humans, no amphibians. The foolish owners in your city are in fact slowly killing their frogs. Toxing out is not something that happens over night, it builds up over time.

The peat may be free of toxins, however the risk of impaction is still high. Believe me, I've made the same exact mistake when I started. It was labeled as frog moss, so I assumed this is what I needed. After researching and learning from this forum, I saw my errors and corrected them very easily to prevent an issue.

This is all prevention efforts we're giving you. It's the same reason you brush your teeth, to PREVENT cavities, it's a PREVENTION we take to ensure healthy teeth later on. This is the same concept with treating you water and using proper substrate.

[sarahanita]

Thank you I am aware but as I said I am comfortable with my choice. Just because it is right for some, or even most, doesn't mean it is right for everyone. I have reptiles that people say "oh no don't keep them on sand they'll get an impaction" but I do, and they're fine. Yes the risk is there but it is a personal choice and the responsibility is on me I know. I don't feed in the enclosure and he is a picky eater anyway, the chances of him trying to eat the moss are very slim. I am done arguing the water as well since I know it is used on all the animals I own, as well as all the animals anyone I know or have ever talked to in this city.

[arielgasca420]

Thank you I am aware but as I said I am comfortable with my choice. Just because it is right for some, or even most, doesn't mean it is right for everyone. I have reptiles that people say "oh no don't keep them on sand they'll get an impaction" but I do, and they're fine. Yes the risk is there but it is a personal choice and the responsibility is on me I know. I don't feed in the enclosure and he is a picky eater anyway, the chances of him trying to eat the moss are very slim. I am done arguing the water as well since I know it is used on all the animals I own, as well as all the animals anyone I know or have ever talked to in this city.

Ok lets break this down. you understand there is a risk with using sand. so lets say something does happen because of your personal choice. how will you be a responsible pet owner if you cant afford one vet bill? you said so yourself that you cant afford to take your frog to a vet now because you are a college student. I just want you to think this through. wouldnt prevention be cheaper than taking a risk?