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Hahajoel
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 Help pickin a frog

so at my local pet store there is 1 tomato frog, 1 wtf, 1 chubby frog, 2 red legged frogs. what should i get and i was forsure getting the whites tree frog but i dont know what else i should get
08/06/09  02:28pm

 #2052452


Rrrragdoll
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   Message To: Hahajoel   In reference to Message Id: 2052075


 Help pickin a frog

Start with one species, then if things go well branch out. They all need separate tanks. They all need different care.

I would research alot before selecting anything. Make sure that your tank is all ready before getting one. Make sure that the temps and humidity hold correctly (you need gauges in the tank to know that).

Check out amphibiancare.com and see their caresheets for each species and tank building guides and other care info.

The whites is a great beginner frog, just be sure to have at least a 20gal tank, the heat lamp, (no uv), water soaking bowl, large sturdy plants.
08/07/09  12:58am

 #2052714


Hahajoel
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   Message To: Rrrragdoll   In reference to Message Id: 2052452


 Help pickin a frog

thank you what kind of frog do u hav?
08/07/09  02:21pm

 #2053746


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   Message To: Hahajoel   In reference to Message Id: 2052714


 Help pickin a frog

Haven’t posted in FOREVER. But my vote is whites. Great beginner frog but you won’t be bored with them even when your expertise develops. Love to be handled (with clean hands). All around great frog but I’d start with a pair. The rule for whites on space is 20 gal for the first one and add an additional 10 gal for each additional whites tree frog. But definitely study up a lot on them online or even a book. Good luck!

JB
08/09/09  03:21pm

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Sh0e
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   Message To: BlueFrogMan   In reference to Message Id: 2053746


 Help pickin a frog

I’ve kept all of those. White’s are good frogs, but no frog "loves" to be handled. The toxins on our skin from our sweat and natural oils are toxic to them. They basically drink through their skin so it is important to not touch them too much to keep them healthy. I think the Tomato and the White’s are the most interesting of that group. The chubby and the red-leg will burry themselves and rarely come out. All of these species are nocturnal, but whites will usually wake up for meal time whenever. Tomatos are beautiful, but require cool temps. Look to get a 20 gal tall tank for the whites, a 15 gal for a tomato, a 10 for the chubby or red leg.



08/10/09  01:22am

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BlueFrogMan
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   Message To: Sh0e   In reference to Message Id: 2054063


 Help pickin a frog

Sh0e, you are correct. Its best not to overhandle any frog due to their fragility. But personally mine react well and appear to enjoy being handled once a day or every other day briefly.
08/10/09  01:17pm

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Hahajoel
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   Message To: BlueFrogMan   In reference to Message Id: 2054280


 Help pickin a frog

thx u guys i hav decided to get 2 whites and plan to keep them in a 18" 18" 24" cage
08/10/09  03:43pm

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Sh0e
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   Message To: Hahajoel   In reference to Message Id: 2054386


 Help pickin a frog

I wouldn’t say mine enjoyed it, but I will admit they were always rather oblivious to everything except food. I had one grab my thumb and try shoving it into his mouth. Nearly died laughing.
08/10/09  04:56pm

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Leopard.Gecko
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   Message To: Sh0e   In reference to Message Id: 2054425


 Help pickin a frog

my friend Taylor has a Whites tree frog... She named him Bubba... He is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And FAT... I believe that you should get a Whites Tree Frog...



09/09/09  05:20pm

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Bubbalover
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   Message To: Leopard.Gecko   In reference to Message Id: 2069955


 Help pickin a frog

lolz!!! ikr... he is fat!!!
09/26/09  11:05am


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