5 Gallon Tank Transporting African Dwarf Frogs

[drevehil]

I'm moving to another state. I'll drive 5-6 hours a day over 2 days. Any suggestions on the best way to transport my african dwarf frogs? Or resources to get the best info on this topic? I'm so worried they won't make it.

 

[fishywoo]

I have no experience with African dwarf frogs, however, I have successfully moved before with fish. You want to package them up like one would to ship them in the mail. In bags of clean water, extra prime, in Styrofoam lined box, but better to not keep too many in one bag. Make sure the bag is large enough and separate them into multiple boxes of you have more than a couple I'd say. They are fairly small I think.
Have a look here Shipping Aquatics Forum
Hope this helps.

 

[drevehil]

I have no experience with African dwarf frogs, however, I have successfully moved before with fish. You want to package them up like one would to ship them in the mail. In bags of clean water, extra prime, in Styrofoam lined box, but better to not keep too many in one bag. Make sure the bag is large enough and separate them into multiple boxes of you have more than a couple I'd say. They are fairly small I think.
Have a look here Shipping Aquatics Forum
Hope this helps.

Thank you for the leads, I'll check it out. Google search hadn't turned up any solid advice.

 

[fishywoo]

Thank you for the leads, I'll check it out. Google search hadn't turned up any solid advice.

Np! But that last bit of the comment mentioning the resources to get better instructions than I provided makes me look smarter than I am and was added by a moderator I believe. I had never noticed that forum as a resource before. Thank you Mr. Or Mrs. Moderator. I will try to do better.

Good luck drevehil!
Would love to see pictures of your little frogs and an update with your move. =)

 

[drevehil]

Np! But that last bit of the comment mentioning the resources to get better instructions than I provided makes me look smarter than I am and was added by a moderator I believe. I had never noticed that forum as a resource before. Thank you Mr. Or Mrs. Moderator. I will try to do better.

Good luck drevehil!
Would love to see pictures of your little frogs and an update with your move. =)

LOL! That's hilarious!! Truthfully it's hard to find good info on these frogs. I'm never sure if I should follow the fish or frog info. I just take it all in and apply what little sense I have, and go for it. My frogs are happy as heck, so I must be doing it right. These are my boys.

 

[fishywoo]

LOL! That's hilarious!! Truthfully it's hard to find good info on these frogs. I'm never sure if I should follow the fish or frog info. I just take it all in and apply what little sense I have, and go for it. My frogs are happy as heck, so I must be doing it right. These are my boys.

They are so cute! Frogs are so adorable! ^_^

 

[drevehil]

I'm moving to another state. I'll drive 5-6 hours a day over 2 days. Any suggestions on the best way to transport my african dwarf frogs? Or resources to get the best info on this topic? I'm so worried they won't make it.

So, for anyone else asking a similar question. I have transported my little dudes successfully. All options were pointing to shipping them. I bought all the supplies and chickened out.
I flew them. Most airlines do not allow any animals on board except dogs and cats. SMH. But TSA has no problems with our amphibians. In a clear plastic fish bag I declared them without any issues. The TSA agents actually all gathered around to check my little dudes out. We were kinda famous!

Once in the terminal area, I slipped them into my back pack and discretely carried them on board my flight. Don't ask, don't tell.

I had the new tank prepared already at our new home and was able to get the boys adapted by bedtime. They hid out for a few days. Probably confused or mad at me. But they are once again thriving (we've added a female).
They are truly hearty creatures.

So, for anyone else asking a similar question. I have transported my little dudes successfully. All options were pointing to shipping them. I bought all the supplies and chickened out.
I flew them. Most airlines do not allow any animals on board except dogs and cats. SMH. But TSA has no problems with our amphibians. In a clear plastic fish bag I declared them without any issues. The TSA agents actually all gathered around to check my little dudes out. We were kinda famous!

Once in the terminal area, I slipped them into my back pack and discretely carried them on board my flight. Don't ask, don't tell.

I had the new tank prepared already at our new home and was able to get the boys adapted by bedtime. They hid out for a few days. Probably confused or **** at me. But they are once again thriving (we've added a female).
They are truly hearty creatures.

Oh! I forgot to mention how I kept them warm. I bought thermal patches used for back pain and placed 2 in my back pack. $12 at Walgreens. They are awesome and don't get too hot. They were plenty warm still, once we got home. It was a last minute thought and I'm glad I did it. Temperature for these guys is no joke.

 

[fishywoo]

So, for anyone else asking a similar question. I have transported my little dudes successfully. All options were pointing to shipping them. I bought all the supplies and chickened out.
I flew them. Most airlines do not allow any animals on board except dogs and cats. SMH. But TSA has no problems with our amphibians. In a clear plastic fish bag I declared them without any issues. The TSA agents actually all gathered around to check my little dudes out. We were kinda famous!

Once in the terminal area, I slipped them into my back pack and discretely carried them on board my flight. Don't ask, don't tell.

I had the new tank prepared already at our new home and was able to get the boys adapted by bedtime. They hid out for a few days. Probably confused or **** at me. But they are once again thriving (we've added a female).
They are truly hearty creatures.

Oh! I forgot to mention how I kept them warm. I bought thermal patches used for back pain and placed 2 in my back pack. $12 at Walgreens. They are awesome and don't get too hot. They were plenty warm still, once we got home. It was a last minute thought and I'm glad I did it. Temperature for these guys is no joke.

Awesome! Happy to hear it worked out.
^_^