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    Unfortunately they sell well, so pet stores will keep ordering them in as long as somebody's buying

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    Quote Originally Posted by elliotulysses View Post
    Why in the world do people do this? It's cruel and while I expect poor treatment at the dollar store (where I picked them up) but a pet store SHOULD know better.
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    Unfortunately they sell well, so pet stores will keep ordering them in as long as somebody's buying

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    True that.

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    This started over in Japan and yes they sell, but seldom live near this species life expectancy.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    This started over in Japan and yes they sell, but seldom live near this species life expectancy.
    Really? Now i feel bad coz i'm part Japanese LOL

    Could dyed frogs be undyed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tongue Flicker View Post
    ...Could dyed frogs be undyed?
    No, the dye eventually goes away.
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    I see. I pray for all the dyed frogs out there, hope they lose the dye before they die

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tongue Flicker View Post
    I see. I pray for all the dyed frogs out there, hope they lose the dye before they die

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