Mail order vs pet store

[LilyPad]

I would trust a reputable online breeder any day over what I might find in the pet store. I have never found a frog in a pet store that's been kept in great condition or that I'm sure hasn't been wild caught though, so that is part of my reasoning.

[elly]

Yeah, the more I think about it the less reason there is to buy from the place in my town. Sure I'd get to see the frog, but I don't care about color, just temperment. When the time comes, I think I'll just hope to get a calm frog. At least I'll know it's captive bred and kept in a large enough enclosure. I'm still wary about getting it shipped, but being tossed around in a tiny container for a night has got to be better than being in a too-small tank for a month. Just thought I'd ask other people about their experiences with mail order.

[LilyPad]

My red eyed tree frogs came through great. Just some minor nose rubs that healed up easily on their own. I was incredibly nervous though! Make sure that you check temps before ordering so that it is not shipped in either extreme.