Most Informative Thread Contest

[bshmerlie]

Well I think I'd like to submit mine too, even though I'm totally new to this. I like how this contest works, everyone has a chance!

The point of the contest is to get everyone to share. It does not matter how elaborate or extensive the build or project is. For some this may be their very first build. Getting those members to share may get them more invested in the forum here and hopefully expand the frog community in general. Someday we wont be going to "reptile shows" looking for frogs. The snake people will be going to "Amphibian shows" looking to find a random snake. Frogs are much more fascinating to keep and eventually the world will see it one terrarium at a time.

[Kisa]

The point of the contest is to get everyone to share. It does not matter how elaborate or extensive the build or project is. For some this may be their very first build. Getting those members to share may get them more invested in the forum here and hopefully expand the frog community in general. Someday we wont be going to "reptile shows" looking for frogs. The snake people will be going to "Amphibian shows" looking to find a random snake. Frogs are much more fascinating to keep and eventually the world will see it one terrarium at a time.

Your posts are always so inspiring Cheri, I'm really glad you started this contest. ^ ^ It's nice to know that even I have a chance at winning, and everyone else who decides to submit their projects, too.

I can't WAIT until there are "amphibian shows" out there and especially some closer to home. It's so hard to find good places to buy and sell healthy, captive bred frogs, especially out here in so cal. I hope one day I'll be able to go to the Anaheim convention center and see some awesome Amphibians. XD

[bshmerlie]

I can't WAIT until there are "amphibian shows" out there...

It starts with Frog Day...May 14, New York City...the plane is flying out of LAX Thurs night. ..I'll give you a lift ...no excuses.

[Kisa]

It starts with Frog Day...May 14, New York City...the plane is flying out of LAX Thurs night. ..I'll give you a lift ...no excuses.

Oh yeah I totally forgot about Frog Day! That would be so much fun I wish I could go, but I don't have the money for a plane ticket for me and a friend to go unfortunately, or I'd be there! I've never been to New York, but I think it's something every Californian dreams of. XD Thanks for the offer Cheri but I don't think I can afford it.

[bshmerlie]

Bump...

[bshmerlie]

Three weeks to go everyone.

[VicSkimmr]

do we not have a photography tips and tricks thread?

[Kisa]

do we not have a photography tips and tricks thread?

Not that I've seen, and something like that would be really helpful for those members who like to take lots of pictures (cough cough...>>). It would be cool to see something like that and I think it would be perfect for this contest, as long as it had a step by step process and was informative, as the name suggests. Someone should do one!

[Kisa]

I went and checked out some of the old threads I started and was wondering if any of them would be ok for submission? Each entrant can post more than one thread...right? Please correct my if I'm mistaken, I don't want to seem unfair. D:

Here are the links:
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...ny-really.html

http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...minor-now.html

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

I know these are kind of...well, it's not a step by step, but I do feel they're informative.

The first one has to do with tank size and how many frogs can really fit in one tank, though I do think this should be common knowledge, people might be able to benefit from hearing what others have to say, such as Ginger's comment about frog inches/gallon.

The second thread, again is not step by step, but it has to do with frogs that are exhibiting strange behavior (i.e. trying to escape) and maybe the reasons and how to deal with a problem like this.

The third thread is just an intro to some Phyllomedusa Tomopterna I received recently and while it is very loosely "step by step", not many members I've seen have this particular frog and may benefit from the information and pictures I have posted there. This could also be seen as a companion to the build I posted because these are the frogs that went into the viv and seem to be doing well with that set up.

Do any of these submissions work Cheri? Thanks for looking/considering them, I just wanted to post things that I thought others could benefit from knowledge wise and wanted to liven up the contest with a few submissions that don't necessarily have to do with viv builds. Give it more variety, if you will.

[VicSkimmr]

Not that I've seen, and something like that would be really helpful for those members who like to take lots of pictures (cough cough...>>). It would be cool to see something like that and I think it would be perfect for this contest, as long as it had a step by step process and was informative, as the name suggests. Someone should do one!

Well I'll try to take some shots today to help illustrate, but I'll need help from everybody else because I'm not that experienced. I was going to wait to start when I had frogs to take pictures of, but that won't be till this contest has ended, so maybe I'll just replace the pics with frog ones when I have them available.

[bshmerlie]

do we not have a photography tips and tricks thread?

Vic I think that would be a great idea. Is that something that you feel you could do? Remember not everyone is into advanced photography so it would be great if you could make it for the newbies and for those that have more advanced camera skills.

[Kisa]

Since I don't really feel like my last submissions cut it, I thought I would try something else...

This is by no means finished, but it has been started. Pictures will be added within the next day or so, hopefully. XD;

http://www.frogforum.net/forum-quest...html#post53563

Here it is!

[VicSkimmr]

Vic I think that would be a great idea. Is that something that you feel you could do? Remember not everyone is into advanced photography so it would be great if you could make it for the newbies and for those that have more advanced camera skills.

Most definitely! I'll try to put one together tomorrow.

[bshmerlie]

Thanks guys...I was hopping to get more of this "outside the box stuff". But maybe in the next contest. I've just got to think of what I want to do next. Hmmm.....any ideas?...assuming John let's me. of course.