Re: Too many frogs dying
I myself started being serious about frogs less than a year ago, although we did have a Cuban tree frog and fire-bellied toads which were all well taken cared for.
When I got a bumblebee walking toad and a pair of Ranitomeya ventrimaculatus, I had done research before, and not everything was up to par. I had amazing help by Eric Walker for my BBWT, and Michael Lawrence for the Vents. And believe me all, getting feedback from Michael (Poison Beauties) is not always easy to read, and can be sometimes drastically to the point.... But he brought me to another level. Getting new frogs now is a whole process for me. Is a certain species the right one for me? Can I afford to keep another one, or to buy everything that the species will need? In lament's terms: can I go all the way when it comes to owning the desired frogs?? If yes, then I'll move forward. If no, I'll refrain myself.
As many of you know, a week ago I acquired a trio of Atelopus hoogmoedi. Man, the reading I had to do before starting building the tank was quite something. And as info on this species is quite scarce on the net, I had to bug a few experts on different boards until I felt I had ALL the proper info on how to take care of them. Furthermore, I ended up having a female, which is great, but which also requires different husbandry. So Friday, I had to buy a new tank, and build one as fast as possible to do everything possible so the gravid female can lay her eggs before dying...
My situation is extreme. I am fully involved in the hobby. But readers, and newcomers, make sure you know what will be needed of you when owning a frog.... Even if owning just one...
I don't want to linger more as this post is already longer than I wanted it to be... But with all the knowledge I have acquired on frogs, I would still not own a pacman frog, or an African Clawed frog even if some say they are easy to care for, AS I DO NOT POSSESS THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO CATER TO THEIR NEEDS.
Let's turn this around. I will help you. Cheri and all other moderators will help too. On this thread, there's berksmike and Uncle Chester that are EXTREMELY valuable resources to this forum. And so many others.... Don't be afraid to ask.
I would be more afraid of our reactions if you did not ask and post about the death of your frog....
Eric
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