Too many frogs dying

[Tripe46]

Great thread! Everyone should read this.

[Tony]

I called this a couple months ago when PetCo started the $20 RETF sale. If you're going to buy stressed out wild caught frogs you better know how to acclimate them. Unfortunately it seems that most of the people who have been buying them are inexperienced bargain hunters who get to find out the hard way that cheap frogs are rarely a bargain.

[clownonfire]

Thank you Tony. You're actually another great resource on this board that could be very helpful to newbies.

[DonLisk]

Great thread Eric. Sad part is, it will not end with the poor information provided a new pet owner at pretty much any of the major chain stores.

From being told you can mix species, to your comments on poor setups, much of this stems from the point of sale and their lack of interest and knowledge in the poor animal they are putting in the customers hands.
The customer thinks they are learning enough right at the point of sale. They come home and over a few weeks fall in love with their newly acquired friend, and then soon after find they have done it all wrong and are now coming here to get our help.

If your reading this thread, take the advice given and run with it. If you bought a pet, its in your hands to properly care for it. Build a proper setup, don't ignore its needs, and provide the environment the animal requires.

[berksmike]

Maybe a precis of this thread should be posted as a sticky in all sections?

[clownonfire]

Maybe a precis of this thread should be posted as a sticky in all sections?

It's a great idea. We could also add a link to the thread when welcoming new members. Might sound like a harsh, Hi and welcome to Frog Forum, but being proactive could save some frogs.

[bshmerlie]

I don't think "You're killing your frogs" is the best way to welcome people. How about just the basic care of a frog attached to the welcome post.