I've been telling Case for the last few weeks that we would get a frog for him. He's been asking us to buy him a dog or a cat and we don't want any pets like that. I can't stand the hair, the mess and just the hassle of having to take care of a bigger pet like that. So, in exchange for a dog/cat, I told Case we'd get a frog. My aunt had these tiny little frogs awhile back and I thought it would be the perfect pet. Small container. He could watch them jump around. Jeff could clean the tank and feed them. Perfect.
We ventured out to the pet store this afternoon. Case has been home sick for the past 4 days and just needed to get out of the house. The first pet store had frogs but they were at least $25 just for the frog and much bigger than what my aunt had. So, we went to another store. We found small frogs for under $10 and then started looking for a starter kit for a home. Couldn't find anything so we asked a sales associate. He pointed to this $75, 3 foot by 2 foot tank and said that had everything we'd need. What? A 2 inch frog needed all that? Needless to say, we left without buying a frog. It was much more of an investment than I thought (clean their tank every other day, buy crickets on a weekly basis, use a heat lamp, etc.).
Case was rather disappointed, but we're still looking. My aunt had different frogs and these didn't require a heat lamp and a big tank. So, if you know where I can purchase these tiny little frogs that don't require a lot of equipment, let me know.
My dear niece- I vote for a large, adorable stufffed toy frog! With Baby#2 coming soon, I think that would be my choice! Then, plan a trip to Van and Bill's farm and let him catch and release 1,0000 or so!!!!! Sound like a plan? Wink!! Wink!!!! Love you and yours, Christy
ReplyDeletecall cr toys in kearney they have what you are looking for ....its a tiny little frog in its own habitat, and you feed him little pellets...and the habitat stays clean on its own. $20 my boss got 3 for his girls just last spring. Hope that helps
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