How can I not kill it while I learn? Very basic information request

[ibycus]

Sounds like you know Cochrane fairly well . I'm in Fireside (just south on 22). I imagine this guy's home is the nearby wetlands that are actively being destroyed to make room for more houses (they are 'constructing' some wetland to mitigate the destruction, but obviously wouldn't help this guy out). I hear them quite frequently when I take my dog out in the evening. Had a couple I've rescued from my lawn mower since I moved in. I'll miss having them around. The other day one jumped in to my wheel barrow.

As far as quarantine goes, he is a singlet, so no worries about infecting an existing population. The pet store my sister went in to was remarkably unhelpful. She has him now, so I'll have to wait for her to send me picture before I can post.

What do you recommend for deworming? Common parasites? (if you had the choice of anything --- prescription included).

Which little pet store do you mean? There are a couple in town, but most cater to the cat/dog market.

[LilyPad]

We need pictures for identification before we can tell you temp/humidity and other requirements. Most wild caught species take just fine to crickets.

[ibycus]

We need pictures for identification before we can tell you temp/humidity and other requirements. Most wild caught species take just fine to crickets.

Still waiting for my sister to send the pictures, but I'd place money its this guy here Boreal chorus frog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia , general appearance, size, range, colouration, active period, all seem to match up well.

[ibycus]

Got a picture. Computer acting badly,hopefully it posts...

[LilyPad]

I would agree with that! You should be able to follow these care instructions - Frog Forum - Pacific Chorus Frog

Lovely little guy

Edit - Not sure if anyone already said this, but UV lighting is not necessary.

[Lija]

Yes, it is boreal chorus frog, care is similar to pacific chorus frog Frog Forum - Pacific Chorus Frog

Amy! Lol

[LilyPad]

Good post, Lija! Lol

[ColleenT]

rest assured, there are crickets that small at pet shops. if he is very tiny, you can even go with 'pin-head' crickets, being very small baby crickets. get some calcium/vitD dust and put a couple crix in a container with dust, shake them around, and coat them, then let them into the frog enclosure. keep an eye so crix don't chew on frog, but hopefully your frog is pretty hungry by now.


maybe the term QT tank is misleading. i guess i would call it an 'observational time'. make sure he is eating and pooping and acting normal before you set up your vivarium.

[Lija]

Sounds like you know Cochrane fairly well . I'm in Fireside (just south on 22). I imagine this guy's home is the nearby wetlands that are actively being destroyed to make room for more houses (they are 'constructing' some wetland to mitigate the destruction, but obviously wouldn't help this guy out). I hear them quite frequently when I take my dog out in the evening. Had a couple I've rescued from my lawn mower since I moved in. I'll miss having them around. The other day one jumped in to my wheel barrow.

As far as quarantine goes, he is a singlet, so no worries about infecting an existing population. The pet store my sister went in to was remarkably unhelpful. She has him now, so I'll have to wait for her to send me picture before I can post.

What do you recommend for deworming? Common parasites? (if you had the choice of anything --- prescription included).

Which little pet store do you mean? There are a couple in town, but most cater to the cat/dog market.

Im in SE calgary by sicome lake yes, that store is not exactly frog friendly, but they should have stuff you need, so whatever.

Quarantine is needed even if you dont have any other frogs. Ill pm you for drugs.... Didnt expect to find here another vet who lives like next door lol

you can start with fecal test, just like you'd do for cats/ dogs.