New Giant Pyxie doesn't look quite right?

[JoeMichaelBolona]

Hey guys i just ordered a new giant pyxie and spent good money on him. When he showed up he looked a little different then my other pyxie frogs, i think it was partly because he was just a little skinny but i want to see what you guys thought. Does he look like a legit Giant Pyxie to you guys? Like i said i already have two other giant pyxies and they are female and doing great so i think i have a good idea about the species.

[JoeMichaelBolona]

The last picture on the right is him next to one of my females so you could see the difference. He is pretty good size but his colors look a little different and the ridges on his back seem a little different to me.

[Herpguy]

100% not a giant. Where did you get him?

[JoeMichaelBolona]

backwater reptiles i thought it wasnt aswell and they insisted it was. I have two others that i got from them and they are true giants. I am going to email them and try to get the correct frog i spent good money for a African Bullfrog giant. Thanks for responding i had a feeling he wasnt a giant.

[Herpguy]

Yeah it seems like we have somebody getting screwed by them every week here.

[JoeMichaelBolona]

I emailed them asking if they would exchange it and if they could send me a pic of the frog before hand. They were very helpful and understanding yesterday! I really hope they let me exchange for the real deal spend good money for a male giant

[JoeMichaelBolona]

Thanks for replying man i just needed a second opinion.

[Lija]

Yeah it seems like we have somebody getting screwed by them every week here.

that is so true that is male all right, but dwarf. do i remember right and somebody got a dwarf from them and they insisted it is giant, there was a thread so long ago

[Dabrute]

dang lol and mine was from outbackreptiles lol just long as it gets huge..i dont even care now.

[GrifTheGreat]

Wow!! Another new member with a Male Dwarf bought as a Giant. Backwater needs to be reported for this. HerpGuy is 100% correct. We get someone here that has been ripped off almost weekly.

[DeltaElite121]

Wow!! Another new member with a Male Dwarf bought as a Giant. Backwater needs to be reported for this. HerpGuy is 100% correct. We get someone here that has been ripped off almost weekly.

They know what they're doing. The problem is - people buy animals before doing their research. A simple Google search would've shown a massive list of complaints. I run a private business and I can comfortably tell you I don't buy anything from anyone without a credible source giving positive and thorough information. Backwater does the "one happy customer per 5 screwed ones" so it creates confusion as to their honesty and blends conflicting information.

Like you've said, this is a daily thing I also see on here and I haven't even been here very long.. Heh.

[JoeMichaelBolona]

Does anyone know where i can get a legit giant pyxie male? Ive been looking for almost 2 years and Ive ended up with two females and a male dwarf. Id really appreciate if anyone knew where i could find a LEGIT Male African Bullfrog. Thanks so much!

[Lija]

Does anyone know where i can get a legit giant pyxie male? Ive been looking for almost 2 years and Ive ended up with two females and a male dwarf. Id really appreciate if anyone knew where i could find a LEGIT Male African Bullfrog. Thanks so much!

request a pic of actual frog that is for sale, clear shots from different angles, and if in question post pic here for us to confirm.

[SCF]

They know what they're doing. The problem is - people buy animals before doing their research. A simple Google search would've shown a massive list of complaints. I run a private business and I can comfortably tell you I don't buy anything from anyone without a credible source giving positive and thorough information. Backwater does the "one happy customer per 5 screwed ones" so it creates confusion as to their honesty and blends conflicting information.

Like you've said, this is a daily thing I also see on here and I haven't even been here very long.. Heh.

I agree with you and Herpguy, it's getting quite ridiculous, and it's seen at other places as well.

[SCF]

request a pic of actual frog that is for sale, clear shots from different angles, and if in question post pic here for us to confirm.

AND what Lija said...

[JoeMichaelBolona]

What do you guys think about this one? By the way im returning the other frog for a full refund.

[boardn88]

I have (4) 2"-3" Giant Pixies for sale PM me...

[Daniel L]

I cant see the pics

[Kerwillard]

What do you guys think about this one? By the way im returning the other frog for a full refund.

I'm pretty sure that one in the pic is p.edulis too. You can tell by the shape of the face. I think they kind of look like Simpson's characters.

[coastal20]

This looks like one of the Tanzanian imports, that most of the online retailers are advertising as giants. Imo they look different than the edulis, closer to a giant except for the all yellow belly. I had the same thing happen to me a couple years ago with a reputable online retailer, needless to say they lost my business.
At my local pet store they had two giants when I was in there a month ago, I believe $40 each and 6 inches. I could check again and take some pictures if you might want one? I would only charge 40 plus actual shipping.Good luck with your search.

What do you guys think about this one? By the way im returning the other frog for a full refund.