Good deal?

[bshmerlie]

The problem is that it is very difficult to find CB firebellies. Most available in the pet trade are wild caught. These frogs do look very plump and healthy. Im not sure if you would get any better at a pet store. I think you should take a look at them and make your best call. If you know of a place to get captive bred ones those would be my first choice but if not....

[clownonfire]

The problem is that it is very difficult to find CB firebellies. Most available in the pet trade are wild caught. These frogs do look very plump and healthy. Im not sure if you would get any better at a pet store. I think you should take a look at them and make your best call. If you know of a place to get captive bred ones those would be my first choice but if not....

Cheri made a good point. As always. This is one of the reasons why I really research where I get them from first. I was lucky enough to find breeders in Montreal. But as I am hearing, it's not always this easy...

[fruitloop]

Well, I got a reply back and I called and talked to him. He 'says" they are in good health, eating well, have done regular water changes, they are about 1 year old and they've had them for about 8 months...bought them from a pet store, they have never been sick and they are getting rid of them because they are acquiring to many pets and bought them for their kids but the the kids lost interest in them and don't want them anymore. They said they would sell me everything for $90. I'm going to go look at them tomorrow. Anything I should be looking for when I go check them out?

[tylototriton]

Oof... Are FBTs really going for almost $20 now?

[fruitloop]

Oof... Are FBTs really going for almost $20 now?

They're closer to $12 but they are fairly small at that price.

[Wormwood]

I'd try to get him down to $50 , letting him know you don't really need the tanks and supplies - you just want to give them a good home. Maybe quote him that you can get them cheaper then $17 at a pet store near you as well.

[bshmerlie]

They are definately chubby frogs and look healthy. I would agree and try to get him to go down on the price. Most everyone is negotiable.

[bshmerlie]

. Anything I should be looking for when I go check them out?

Just make sure they are all active, no sores, and clear eyes. They are definately eating by the looks of them. Check under the bellies make sure there are no abrasions or anything like that. Don't take any that are slow moving or you are unsure of. Better to be safe than sorry.

[fruitloop]

Thanks everyone...I'll let you know how tomorrow goes

[clownonfire]

Thanks everyone...I'll let you know how tomorrow goes

Hi Julie. So, how did it go?

[bshmerlie]

Yeah....let's see those toads.