Yet another newbie! Eager to learn :D

[Shontovia]

I'm an artist who works freelance as a multi-media traditional artist creating paintings, sculptures, marker and papercrafts, as well as digital work of equal merit. I am an animator and comic artist, a writer, and I'm working on developing my first video game!

On the animal side of things I've always studied and been fascinated with animals and the world we share. I've always had dogs, cats and fish, and since I graduated high school about 3-4 years ago (feels like forever lol) I've ran a fish rescue in my own home and college apartment rescuing all sorts from mollies, gouramis, tetras, guppies, and mostly, betta fish. While doing this I also rescued some african clawed frogs who suffered from their previous owners and / or pet stores inadequate care. While some animals thrived for the rest of their proper lifespan, sadly, most did not.

While still in high school I rescued a young eastern spotted newt from my cats, and while it was unharmed, it was struggling to get around due to a previous injury (missing limb), so I took it in and named "her" Nico. She thrived in a half gallon tank for almost a whole school year before dying due to heat (my grandmother forgot I had a newt and shut off the fan keeping her and her tank cool while I was at school). It was a sad day, and I miss her still. I've also had a bearded dragon named Hamada who passed away last year of illness. That was really hard to deal with. Another reptile I had was a corn snake which was temporarily given to me by my cousin. When I moved to college, he got a new home (feeding mice made my mom uncomfortable and she was the only one who would watch him for me).

While in college, since pet choice was strictly limited, I got myself a small colony of 3 hermit crabs who I love very much. They're so much fun to watch!

I've since given up my aquatic rescue because of money and its wear and tear on my little heart. I want an amphibian as a healthy pet instead of a nursing situation, mostly so I don't have to prematurely say goodbye to any of my beloveds. At least for now. In the future, I'll probably start fostering various animals and maybe even rescue again, but for now, I need a break!

I'm most interested in the White's tree frog and helping my brother with fire bellied newts. Neither of us have them yet, but we're preparing and saving up. Which is why I'm here!

[flybyferns]

Hello and welcome to Frog Forum.
It's a pleasure to provide you with a well deserved "like"on your introduction.

It's refreshing to read you are here asking questions BEFORE the frog is purchased!

It was a wonderful thing you did. I'm sure you learned quite a bit.
I have been there....yes ...it's exhausting, very sad and costly.... both on your heart and your pocketbook.

Good luck with your endeavours.
There are lots of Whites Tree frogs 'keepers' and experts here on Frog Forum.
You will never be short of any needed information.

You might seriously consider purchasing your Whites from a breeder rather than a big box pet store !!!
You want a captive bred frog... NOT a wild caught! It is great to know this ahead of time and know to ASK!!!

Check-out Reptile and Amphibian shows in your area. As you read through threads you will also become very familiar with the more commonly recommended sources for the acquisition of a healthy frog.

There are Whites that have blue eyes-----they are stunning !


I'll post the links to few threads below -- hopefully..... to help get you off on the right foot :

http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...caresheet.html

http://www.frogforum.net/general-dis...-calendar.html

http://www.frogforum.net/general-dis...ing-frogs.html

http://www.frogforum.net/general-dis...uarantine.html

[Mentat]

Hello and welcome to FF !

[Shontovia]

Hello and welcome to Frog Forum.
You might seriously consider purchasing your Whites from a breeder rather than a big box pet store !!!
You want a captive bred frog... NOT a wild caught! It is great to know this ahead of time and know to ASK!!!

I am most definitely looking for breeders and not pet store frogs! I actually made a separate post asking about any breeders in my area in the tree frog forum. I've had just a terrible experience every time I relied on a pet store. Great for supplies, awful for actual animals! They always die prematurely.

Thank you for all the info, I'll get right on that. I have no idea if shows come to my area. I'll definitely need to check that out. Thank you again!

Also, thank you, too, Carlos!

[Heatheranne]

Welcome . It's nice to meet you. Whites are great frogs indeed. I saw the lovely blue-eyed whites at a show with Lynn. Adorable!

I'm so glad to hear you're doing your research first! Thumbs-up!

Lynn has given a nice selection of reading options .

[DigitalPunk]

Hey and welcome to the best frog community on the interwebs!