RETF-Where to Get One/What to Know/What to Get

[YourSoJelly]

Hello everyone! I have actually figured out what type of frog I would like(it didn't take long. ). I have decided on Red Eye Tree Frog. I am new to the world of frogs, I just saved one two days ago, and I am keeping him temporarily to make sure he does ok. You can definitely call me a beginner, although I have read many of the care articles. I have always has a fascination with these frogs, and having them as a pet would just be so cool. I first saw them on an Episode of "Jeff Corwin" when I was 8 or 9,and they have always been able to keep my attention. I read the care sheet posted by Kurt, so I know they are nocturnal, and a few other things. I was half asleep when reading, so I will have to go back and re-read, so pardon my mistakes if I confuse or forget a few facts.

I was wondering where I should get them. I was thinking here: Red Eye Tree Frog (Captive Bred) - Agalychnis callidryas | Josh's Frogs , since I have seen "Josh's Frogs" pop up a lot. If there are other RETF breeders on here,I would be quite interested, and would PM you (if you didn't mind, of course). My questions for where to buy them would be:

1. Does he have reasonable prices for the RETF?
2. Must they be shipped in pairs?
3. Does he ship in same sex pairs, or with both sexes?
4. How would they be alone?

I wasn't sure if there were any tricks of the trade that Kurt left out in his care sheet. I want to make sure that my froglets have the perfect habitat and life, so any tricks would be nice. If there is anything specific that I should absolutely know,please include that in your reply.

a) Are there any specific things I should NEVER do with these frogs?
b) Is there a specific trick that y'all have learned that makes the frogs life easier?
c) What is the general life span of these little guys?

What do get for my froggies... Would this be ok/perfect for a habitat? Will I have to purchase any thing else besides what comes in this package? Tree Frog Complete Kit (12x12x18) - Complete Tree Frogs Kits | Josh's Frogs

Thank you for reading this far, I really appreciate it! If you can't answer all questions, I understand, but please answer what you can.

[flybyferns]

Here you go :

Rainforest Junky's | Specializing in captive bred amphibians

Josh's is an excellent choice as well.

[redeyedtreefrog123451]

There are alot of expensive great places with $40 RETF plus the forty buck shipping but there are two great places that are not drop shippers and are relitivly cheap florida herps cb babies and cb adults $25 and LLL reptile cb baby for 19.99 adults for 30.00 also baby albino for 30 they are both great websites and very trustworthy

[redeyedtreefrog123451]

Never order from any other reptile places other than bigapple herp, joshs frogs(expensive) florida herps king snake or LLL reptile

[flybyferns]

It's very warm.
Be sure the frog is being shipped properly....ask questions.
Purchase from a breeder that guarantees a "live arrival"
Shortest time spent traveling is very important.
Seriously consider picking the frog up at a FedEx hub after an 'overnight ' delivery.

Most of my tree frogs ( 8) were purchased from Michael Novy ( Rainforest Junky's ) link in post 2
If you want Michael's # PM me.

Must they be shipped in pairs?
NO
Does he ship in same sex pairs, or with both sexes?
THEY CAN NOT GUARANTEE THE SEX OF FROGLETS
IF YOU PURCHASE ADULTS , A SEXED PAIR ( IF THIS IS WHAT YOU PREFER ) IS POSSIBLE
How would they be alone?
THEY DO NO NEED COMPANY

THE CARE SHEET IS VERY COMPLETE. HOWEVER, YOU WILL FIND MANY ADDITIONAL CS IF YOU SEARCH TH NET.


Are there any specific things I should NEVER do with these frogs?
DO NOT HANDLE THEM ( ONLY IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY )

b) Is there a specific trick that y'all have learned that makes the frogs life easier?

KEEP THE ENCLOSURE CLEAN ! DIRTY ENCLOSURES ARE ONE FOE THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS
DUST THE FEEDERS
USE DE-CHLORINATED WATER FOR THE - DAILY - CLEANED WATER DISHED
MAINTAIN PROPER *TEMP AND HUMIDITY- OTHERWISE THEY CAN NOT * DIGEST THEIR FOOD PROPERLY

c) What is the general life span of these little guys?

I THINK 6 ISH YEARS IN CAPTIVITY?


http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...tml#post190993

[YourSoJelly]

It's very warm.
Be sure the frog is being shipped properly....ask questions.
Purchase from a breeder that guarantees a "live arrival"
Shortest time spent traveling is very important.
Seriously consider picking the frog up at a FedEx hub after an 'overnight ' delivery.

Most of my tree frogs ( 8) were purchased from Michael Novy ( Rainforest Junky's ) link in post 2
If you want Michael's # PM me.

Must they be shipped in pairs?
NO
Does he ship in same sex pairs, or with both sexes?
THEY CAN NOT GUARANTEE THE SEX OF FROGLETS
IF YOU PURCHASE ADULTS , A SEXED PAIR ( IF THIS IS WHAT YOU PREFER ) IS POSSIBLE
How would they be alone?
THEY DO NO NEED COMPANY

THE CARE SHEET IS VERY COMPLETE. HOWEVER, YOU WILL FIND MANY ADDITIONAL CS IF YOU SEARCH TH NET.


Are there any specific things I should NEVER do with these frogs?
DO NOT HANDLE THEM ( ONLY IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY )

b) Is there a specific trick that y'all have learned that makes the frogs life easier?

KEEP THE ENCLOSURE CLEAN ! DIRTY ENCLOSURES ARE ONE FOE THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS
DUST THE FEEDERS
USE DE-CHLORINATED WATER FOR THE - DAILY - CLEANED WATER DISHED
MAINTAIN PROPER *TEMP AND HUMIDITY- OTHERWISE THEY CAN NOT * DIGEST THEIR FOOD PROPERLY

c) What is the general life span of these little guys?

I THINK 6 ISH YEARS IN CAPTIVITY?


http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...tml#post190993

If I get two of the opposite genders, will it be ensured that they will breed, or can I prevent that from happening?