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JustinF · 05-30-2009, 03:09 AM

Hello All,

Thought I would take a moment to introduce myself here.

My name is Justin Fournier, I have been a keeper of various animals most of my life and most of my professional career has been in various fields related to such.

As far as Frogs go, I caught some awesome Bullfrogs in a Ditch in Richmond BC when I was probably 8 or so, but I began seriously keeping Herps in 1995 when I bred my first normal Cornsnake, which I got as a hatchling from a Pet Store. Up to that time I mostly caught local things and kept them for a bit then returned them to where I got them. I mostly caught tiny frogs I never did id on Vancouver Island. I also kept various local frogs in a tank I set up in my class in grade 5-7, typical kid stuff.

Since the 90s I have personally kept and bred a variety of Boas, Kings, Milks, Corns, Leos, Bearded Dragons, Fat Tails, Day Geckos, Chameleons, Red-eared sliders, Various Frogs & Salamanders, the oddest thing probably being a pair of Japanese Ground Geckos.

I suppose because I was always breeding things at work, I was never into breeding at home as much. I was always more into getting animals to thrive in captivity rather then their reproduction.

For a number of years I did not actually have any personal animals as it was not possible as I was working over seas. However a couple years ago I returned to Canada to pursue another career which has nothing to do with animals, and since then the breeding bug has hit me again. Since then I have been slowly branching out into the private sector here locally and in Canada/USA as a whole. That is what brings me here!

One area I never got to focus much is Dart Frogs. I worked for a wholesaler for a while and cared for darts as they came through, but was one of those things I just never got to get going at home.

Now that the hobby has progressed to a point where I will no longer have swarms of escaped fruit flies invading my garbage can, sink or various other locations in my house, it's time I brought some home again.

I look forward to many good discussions!

Leuc Skywalker · 05-30-2009, 03:23 AM

Hi Justin,
Welcome to DFF. Your gonna like it here. This is as great place to learn about PDF's. The atmosphere here is beginner friendly. But, we can't help if don't ask. Use us

Do you have any PDF's now.

Luke

Socalsam · 05-30-2009, 11:31 AM

Welcome Justine

!! I am sure if you have any questions regarding PDF care and husbandry they will be answered correctly and truthfully here at DFF

. IF you need any help with construction or anything you can send me a Pm anytime. Again, Welcome to DFF!

Sam

atlfrog · 05-30-2009, 12:42 PM

Welcome Justin! I am glad to see some professionals come on board. I am very interested in learning more on different subject matter that you can pull from your own experiences.

Lance · 05-30-2009, 03:16 PM

Haha about time you jumped over Justin. Good to see another canadart person

Knoxter · 05-30-2009, 05:18 PM

Hi Justin,

Welcome to the site.

JustinF · 05-30-2009, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Leuc,

No, at the moment I do not have any frogs. It's been about 15 years since I've had one. I do have 12 Vivs but no frogs yet

Lance,

RPN suggested I come check this site out, I had never seen it before. I plan to ask some of my more advanced topics here and hope to reach a wider audience then Canadart and hopefully progress the discussions!

Thanks for the offers of help everyone, I will surely be posting

If I can be of service, let me know!

socaled · 05-31-2009, 04:11 AM

Welcome to the forum and hope you get some frogs soon..

-Angeles

JustinF · 05-31-2009, 04:29 AM

Circumstances have dictated that unfortunately I will not be able to get any Frogs right away. Till then I will work on perfecting cultures and continuing to mature my Viv's. No big deal, I have no problem letting the Viv's establish for 6 months before anything goes in them!

That being said, I do appreciate the well wishes and hope to get at least SOMETHING in one of them before too long!

Socalsam · 05-31-2009, 07:16 PM

Well Thats a bummer. I may have a Azureus I could sell you for really cheap. Something that will get you started. Pm me and maybe we can work something out.

Sam

05-30-2009, 03:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
JustinF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Port Moody BC, Canada Posts: 34 Real Name: Justin Fournier	Hello! Hello All, Thought I would take a moment to introduce myself here. My name is Justin Fournier, I have been a keeper of various animals most of my life and most of my professional career has been in various fields related to such. As far as Frogs go, I caught some awesome Bullfrogs in a Ditch in Richmond BC when I was probably 8 or so, but I began seriously keeping Herps in 1995 when I bred my first normal Cornsnake, which I got as a hatchling from a Pet Store. Up to that time I mostly caught local things and kept them for a bit then returned them to where I got them. I mostly caught tiny frogs I never did id on Vancouver Island. I also kept various local frogs in a tank I set up in my class in grade 5-7, typical kid stuff. Since the 90s I have personally kept and bred a variety of Boas, Kings, Milks, Corns, Leos, Bearded Dragons, Fat Tails, Day Geckos, Chameleons, Red-eared sliders, Various Frogs & Salamanders, the oddest thing probably being a pair of Japanese Ground Geckos. I suppose because I was always breeding things at work, I was never into breeding at home as much. I was always more into getting animals to thrive in captivity rather then their reproduction. For a number of years I did not actually have any personal animals as it was not possible as I was working over seas. However a couple years ago I returned to Canada to pursue another career which has nothing to do with animals, and since then the breeding bug has hit me again. Since then I have been slowly branching out into the private sector here locally and in Canada/USA as a whole. That is what brings me here! One area I never got to focus much is Dart Frogs. I worked for a wholesaler for a while and cared for darts as they came through, but was one of those things I just never got to get going at home. Now that the hobby has progressed to a point where I will no longer have swarms of escaped fruit flies invading my garbage can, sink or various other locations in my house, it's time I brought some home again. I look forward to many good discussions!

05-30-2009, 03:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Leuc Skywalker Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 42	Hi Justin, Welcome to DFF. Your gonna like it here. This is as great place to learn about PDF's. The atmosphere here is beginner friendly. But, we can't help if don't ask. Use us Do you have any PDF's now. Luke __________________ "I am your father!" 1.0.2 Luecs (Someone's calling)

05-30-2009, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Socalsam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Murrieta, Ca Posts: 431 Real Name: Sam Cavoulas	Welcome Justine!! I am sure if you have any questions regarding PDF care and husbandry they will be answered correctly and truthfully here at DFF. IF you need any help with construction or anything you can send me a Pm anytime. Again, Welcome to DFF! Sam __________________ A few frogs.

05-30-2009, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
atlfrog Site Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ATL, GA, USA Posts: 396 Real Name: Matthew "Merek" Preferred.	Welcome Justin! I am glad to see some professionals come on board. I am very interested in learning more on different subject matter that you can pull from your own experiences. __________________ Merek Matthew Cardew :: ATLFROG.com HTTP://www.blogtalkradio.com/reptilian-fish

05-30-2009, 05:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	Hi Justin, Welcome to the site. __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.

05-30-2009, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lance Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6	Haha about time you jumped over Justin. Good to see another canadart person

05-30-2009, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
JustinF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Port Moody BC, Canada Posts: 34 Real Name: Justin Fournier	Thanks for the welcome everyone! Leuc, No, at the moment I do not have any frogs. It's been about 15 years since I've had one. I do have 12 Vivs but no frogs yet Lance, RPN suggested I come check this site out, I had never seen it before. I plan to ask some of my more advanced topics here and hope to reach a wider audience then Canadart and hopefully progress the discussions! Thanks for the offers of help everyone, I will surely be posting If I can be of service, let me know!

05-31-2009, 04:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
socaled Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 350	Welcome to the forum and hope you get some frogs soon.. -Angeles

05-31-2009, 04:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
JustinF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Port Moody BC, Canada Posts: 34 Real Name: Justin Fournier	Circumstances have dictated that unfortunately I will not be able to get any Frogs right away. Till then I will work on perfecting cultures and continuing to mature my Viv's. No big deal, I have no problem letting the Viv's establish for 6 months before anything goes in them! That being said, I do appreciate the well wishes and hope to get at least SOMETHING in one of them before too long!

05-31-2009, 07:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Socalsam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Murrieta, Ca Posts: 431 Real Name: Sam Cavoulas	Well Thats a bummer. I may have a Azureus I could sell you for really cheap. Something that will get you started. Pm me and maybe we can work something out. Sam __________________ A few frogs.

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