Quarantine

[Mentat]

I just finished reading a book that is very good for people thinking of getting a frog (though I've had mine for 3 months now I still learned stuff) anyway, in the book it said to quarenitne new frogs but says for a week. Also says that on the frog doctor. So now I'm confused. These sources are by other frog owners. The book's author handled lots. And this forum is used by people who have frogs..I'd love to quarantine for a week (it would be 3 more white's tree frogs)

I've edited your post and will contact via PM. There is information available on every subject on books, publications, videos and the net. Some of it will disagree because humans do not generally agree on anything. At FF most of us recommend a minimum 4 week quarantine period with 2 negative fecals two weeks apart. There are many good reasons for it to include pathogen life cycles which exceed a one week period. You are welcome to follow our recommendations... or not. Your choice !

[kissfan4ever]

it's just very confusng..started another frog book..about tree frogs and this one says a month quarentine. i won't be getting new frogs til spring anyway..i can bet i'll be posting about it and evn b4 i get them to prepare for quarentine etc. i trust you all, this is my first frog and will be gwtting my 2nd, 3rd and 4th in early april. you guys probably have had 4 by now

[kissfan4ever]

I've edited your post and will contact via PM. There is information available on every subject on books, publications, videos and the net. Some of it will disagree because humans do not generally agree on anything. At FF most of us recommend a minimum 4 week quarantine period with 2 negative fecals two weeks apart. There are many good reasons for it to include pathogen life cycles which exceed a one week period. You are welcome to follow our recommendations... or not. Your choice !

i know quarentine is a good idea. know frogs take awhile to show they are sick. i'm just confused (and yes impatiot, my little guy looks like he wants a friend...or 3 but i'd be sad if they all died) i have a lot to figure out about quarentine before i get new frogs.

[flybyferns]

~ bump ~

A reminder for all members to be mindful of how important quarantine is !

[Heatheranne]

This is such a great post I'm going to bump it again... Bump!

[flybyferns]

Frog Forum BUMP

So important ---- especially for froglets -- most species
We want to be sure they are able to feed well before putting them into their permanent enclosures

Know who you're buying from

Know where a Herp vet is

When in QT watch for:
diarrhea
bloating
difficulty eating or catching feeders

Keep QTs simple with a little plant cover , clean frequently , use powerless/disposable gloves.
When cleaning - don't handle - use a clean dampened, container to remove the frog temporarily while cleaning ......... ie culture tube or food container

[megsfrogs]

This is a great post. I had little knowledge about quarantining policies. This forum answered all my questions about quarantining my new frogs. Thanks Lynn for suggesting this for me, lots of good information.

[EMCookjb]

First, this is a very informative thread and is greatly appreciated. I am anticipating getting 4 "patricia" dart frogs shortly, they are currently on sale at Josh's. But before I get any frogs, I want to be sure I have done everything that is needed. My new 24 inch cube viv is ready to go. I have a very thriving microfauna, springtails and isopods, in the tank and in new cultures. I am starting to culture fruit flies. The next phase regards what exactly to do once my new froggy friends arrive.

Since all 4 are coming from Josh's Frogs, I can assume they can stay together. My original plan was to go ahead and introduce them to the new vivarium. However after reading this post, I am guessing that would not be a smart thing. It would seem that quarantining the four in a relatively simple and small container for a month is needed. I assume this is to allow for the easy observation and monitoring.

I might have to move because of a potential new job. Would it be smart to wait until I find out about moving first, or will the use of a quarantine "home" be a way of limiting their stress of a potential move? Just thinking out loud and looking for confirmation of my thinking.

Thank you,

John

[flybyferns]

The A moreletii ( pictured here in my avatar <------ 'Boggie' ) was in quarantine for 6 months !
Long story --- but he was a sick , sick, sick baby !

So....... if anyone should need help 'force feeding' a tree frog ....'Boggie' and I have had a bit of practice
He and I refused to give-up............3 sets of fecals and 2 rounds of antibiotics and SSD for what seemed like forever.

Keep those soft cupcake icing/ decorators on-hand !