Reptile & Amphibian Forums

ACA, the Amphibian Conservation Alliance is a non-profit organization that is largely funded by its founder and president. There is a message board where usually young and naive people ask questions about their "froggies," usually ones they have picked up or purchased and then have no idea how to care for. There is one person who is a true amphibian expert that usually attempts to answer their questions, but when she is on vacation or otherwise unable to monitor the message board, there is really no one to help. These innocents are the very people the conservation alliance would like to educate, as tactfully as possible, although at times, it can be very tempting to scold.

If any of you would be willing to cruise through the site and messages on occasion to help out with answers, this would be appreciated. It's also rather fun. Just remember, you are educating very uninformed individuals, so it must be done kindly.
frogs.org

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Patty
Lost River, Idaho

D. auratus blue
D. galactonotus
D. imitator
D. leukomelas
D. pumilio Bastimentos (soon)

Yet another forum? Why not refer them to this forum for advice? This is one of the largest forums on the web, and this where most newbies show up anyway.
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*Humans aren't the only species on earth... we just act like it.

".the oldest task in human history: to live on a piece of land without
spoiling it."
Aldo Leopold (1938)

I have referred several people here and they have posted their questions. However, the focus of ACA is on environmental policy pertaining to amphibians. The founders do a lot of policy work in Washington. There are no advertisers. It has been on the web for over 4 years, so is not "just another forum." The message board has only one or two posts a day, mostly from one-time only posters with panic questions. Regulars are rare. The questions are often naive or sometimes annoying, but are from the kind of people ACA is most interested in educating. It is simply very different from these forums, not even competative.

I posted this request here because there are some people with a lot of practical knowledge who seem to truly enjoy sharing it, and have a little time to do this. And indeed, there are a few helping out already. This is greatly appreciated-- Thank you.
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Patty
Lost River, Idaho

D. auratus blue
D. galactonotus
D. imitator
D. leukomelas
D. pumilio Bastimentos (soon)

I've just looked around on the message boards and it looks like you could use some help. Im home all night and am usually always avalible. I like to think I know my stuff,but of course no one knows everything. If youd need some help,I can offer you some. My email address is spydergirl4594@yahoo.com if youd like to get in contact with me. Let me know.
~Sheryl

I'd be glad to help too. I see what you mean about the panicky first timers. I've seen your site and I've got to admit, it's very nice. Here's my email: Convictfish81@hotmail.com

laters,
Bill