DEAR Millie
(Letters to Millie from lovelorn frogs as well as questions on keeping frogs happy)
Dear Millie,
What should I feed my frog, whose name is Bruce. I never had a frog before. I gave him lots of lettuce and carrots but he won't eat them. I'm worried that he won't eat. Help! Bruce's human
Dear Bruce's human,
Of course your frog won't eat! No self respecting frog likes lettuce and carrots! We frogs like to eat what bugs us. Get it? If your frog is dainty like me, he will love small crickets. If he is bigger, he will love bigger crickets or even mice. I know some frogs who eat worms too. Lay off the veggies and give him bugs! Love, Millie
Dear Millie,
I am a very handsome frog. I live in a lovely swamp and have many bugs to eat. But I am very unhappy. You see, there is a lovely female amphibian named Lily that I am desperately in love with and I know we could be gloriously happy together and have hundreds and hundreds of handsome and lovely froglets together. However, Lily lives in another swamp and believe me, it is not half as nice as mine but she insists we live there. How can I convince her to move to my swamp and live happily ever after? Bob Bullfrog
Dear Bob,
I'm sure your swamp is very nice but it seems that Lily feels the same way about her swamp. Swamps are what you make them, you know. My suggestion to you is to go swamp hunting together until you find a swamp you can both agree on. Good luck. Millie
Dear Millie,
I read your advice all the time. It has
really helped me. But I now have a problem and I hope you can help. All my
friends have a significant other except me. What's wrong? There are lots of
frogs in the pond but I seem to only attract toads. Help! Lonely in big pond
Dear Lonely,
You didn't mention if you are a frog or a
toad. If you are a toad, maybe that's why you only attract toads. Look beyond
the warts and I'm sure you will find your soul mate. Millie
Dear Millie,
I am a human and I would love to have a red
eyed tree frog just like you. Can you tell me where I can find another frog like
you? Mike
Dear Mike,
There is no other frog like me. So, I'm sorry
to say, there will be no place I can refer you. However, if you will accept
another red eye tree frog here are some links to search. And remember, Mike. All
red eyes are great and I am sure the one you adopt will be just perfect!
www.kingsnake.com (Ignore the snake in
the site. They have amphibians too. Go to the classifieds under amphibians or
the links for frog breeders.)
www.mascarino.com (My tank mates came from there and they are just lovely!)
Good luck. Millie
Dear Millie,
How can I get my human to pay more attention
to me? He forgets to clean my bowl and I cannot bare to bathe in it sometimes.
And I get very hungry but he forgets to give me crickets. I'm feeling weak and
dirty. Desperate in Toledo
Dear Desperate,
Try lying on your back. That should get his
attention. If this doesn't work, you must escape from your tank. Call the
ASPCF (American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Frogs) and they will find a
good home for you. Above all, don't croak! Millie
Talk to me. I listen. I'm waiting to hear from you. Love, Millie
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