Hello All new to Frogs/toads need some help

[Tropicok]

Adam, it gets into a vicious cycle when buying CB vs. WC. The frogs are someplace For Sale and I would rather see them purchased by someone who has done research and will provide a good home than an impulse buyer who will just let them die. Of course, this is going to happen sometimes. The reptile store I frequent advised me not to buy a veiled chameleon a couple of years ago because they knew I wasn't ready. Today they make sure I am aware of what's for sale knowing I can handle it or won't buy it at all. It's a hard fact that fire-bellies are usually about $5 apiece. A lot of fun for little money and a buyer hasn't lost a big investment with the first frog.

[SethD]

In the case of FBT's buying wc isn't really hurting the species in the wild so that shouldn't be worried about. They are an adaptable species and from what I understand huge numbers live and breed in the rice paddies(man made habitat) and collection for the trade doesn't seem to be an issue. Huge numbers have been regularly imported for years and years without the population suffering.