I use frogs from my yard. If you do get one from a pet store it MUST be native to your area. Others can be toxic to these guys. I live near a retention pond, so the tree frogs abound!

I use f/t pinks for mine. I have tried scented live pinks, but they really didn't go for it. I also do not wash my pinks first. I want them to start associating the mouse smell with food. The conversion seem quicker that way. Sometimes though, getting that first meal in them is the most important thing, even if it is a frog. Once you know they will eat, it is easier to work with them. Some captives, just never eat in captivity. If you have one that won't even eat a tree frog after a week or so, then releasing is the best measure.

Good Luck.
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Jenea

2:3:1 Tricolor Hognose (plus babies)
4:2 Eastern Hognose
1:2 Western Hognose
0:2 Southern Hognose
0:0:3 Florida Redbelly Snakes
0:1 Gulf Coast Box Turtle
1:1 Red-eared Slider
1:2 Eastern Fence Lizards
2:0 Cats
1:1 Kids
1:0 Spouse

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