Quote Originally Posted by Geo View Post
It is a sad contradiction of sorts Heather but my take is that at this point those of us who care should do what we can to foster our interest in these things and attempt to participate by caring well for the creatures we have and help others do the same. I don't agree with the whole pet trade wild capture angle but that doesn't prevent me from making the odd purchase to save the animal from the horrible conditions I see at some of the pet shops. Hopefully the hobby, such as ourselves, will someday reach a point where we all act as a sort of breeding conservation community rather then just a pet hobby. I take the welfare of any animal in my care very seriously as it is a responsibility once you choose to bring them into your home. I just hope I can resist buying more terrariums haha. I have 2 so far which is probably nothing in comparison to some of you all but my living room doesn't look like a living room any more lol. Add to that my wife's fish tanks, our three dogs, 4 budgies, geckos, snakes and so on, I think I live in a zoo.
We feel the same. I give mine the best care possible. I feel if you can't provide what they need, then you shouldn't have them.

It would be great to assist in a conservation program. I'd love to be a true part of Amphibian Ark or another habitat fostering group. If we can keep species producing in a healthy manner than that in itself is a good thing. The breakdown of the healthy species seems to be at the level of the pet stores. Not all, but mostly within the chain stores that only want to ship them in and push them out without proper care and poor education both of the stores and then providing poor teaching to their customers. It's a shame. If we can break that cycle, then many of the ailments frog hobbyists run into would be less of an issue.

I agree...I only buy captive bred. But, if the opportunity arose for me to purchase a rare exotic breed, would I? I can't say that I wouldn't. But, I would take great care of the frogs and would hopefully encourage breeding.