Wanted: New species and questions

[EZweasel]

I am considering purchasing another species of tree frog and more specifically one that is a gliding tree frog. I know little about these frogs and their requirements for captivity. Any suggestions on which gliding frog might be a good purchase, where to obtain such a species, and set up instructions would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[Tony]

How much experience do you have acclimating wild caught frogs? Most Rhacophorus come in stressed, full of parasites, and are very prone to bacterial infections. They are a touchy frog that even the best keepers seem to lose more often than not. You might want to look into Vietnamese blue gliders, Polypedates dennysi, they seem to be hardier and acclimate better than Rhacophorus sp.

[EZweasel]

How much experience do you have acclimating wild caught frogs? Most Rhacophorus come in stressed, full of parasites, and are very prone to bacterial infections. They are a touchy frog that even the best keepers seem to lose more often than not. You might want to look into Vietnamese blue gliders, Polypedates dennysi, they seem to be hardier and acclimate better than Rhacophorus sp.

I have a number of wild caught frogs, but only ones native to my area..will i have to treat the blue gliders for parasites?

[Tony]

I have a number of wild caught frogs, but only ones native to my area..will i have to treat the blue gliders for parasites?

Most likely, and I would also be prepared to treat for chytrid and bacterial infections.

[Grrrit]

I've heard they aren't the sharpest tools in the shed. Often smashing their faces into glass repeatedly not realizing its there. Large set up I'm sure would be needed, with some way for them to know not to jump "through the walls"

[EZweasel]

Ok, maybe a gliding tree frog is not the right species for me. I'm getting rid of two bullfrogs, which have thier own seperate tanks, and this is why I am in the market for a new creature.