Who can help me out with a few questions about Frogs?

[hurricaNe]

Hey, ive never owned any frogs/toads. Was wondering if someone could link me to a care sheet AND... Which is the most docile-hand able frog/toad, and will be okay in a 25 gallon, for good, no moving to a bigger tank? I got a 25 gallon with my ball python there atm, im planning on getting a new tank in the summer, once he grows out of it, and use that tank for possibly a frog/toad.

[Anatopism]

Frogs/Toads are not typically handle-able pets. They do best when not handled. Do you have any idea of what type of frog you're looking for? "frog" is a pretty general term, with a huge variety of species with different requirements. Keep in mind also, that a lot of frogs will eat each other if given the opportunity. Are you looking for frogs that can live peacefully, or single frog to take up the tank? Are you looking for a frog that needs swimming space, or one that climbs in the trees and doesn't need a pool of water? Do you want a frog that eats insects, or gets large enough you could feed f/t mice to in the future?

There are lots of possibilities... maybe you can narrow down sort of what you're looking for so somebody can give more specific advice =)

[aldebono]

I second that frogs are a look but don't touch animal.

A whites tree frog would be a good option. Good personality and voracious feeder. They are handleable because they are quite slow. Short periods of time for handling of course.

A pacman would be another good choice. Voracious feeder and a pretty good display animal. Not handleable, but feeding day is fun.

[Royal Hijinx]

I would go for display over trying to handle a frog. Red Eyed green tree frogs are sweet. I have a D. Tinc and he is a awesome display animal, but I do not handle him.

[hurricaNe]

Okay, sure. Im looking for one that will climb and chill out in some moss, i don't want to do water changes . I like the red eyed green tree frog, to lower down the possibilities of different frogs. Something like him or a pacman are cool. whats the equipment needed?

[aldebono]

http://www.amphibiancare.com/frogs/c...dtreefrog.html


http://www.amphibiancare.com/frogs/c...ornedfrog.html

Care sheets for both.

[mainbutter]

American toads and other north american toads are generally hardy.

For large frogs and toads, the most important husbandry factor is a varied insect-heavy diet. Feed roaches, nightcrawlers, goliath horned worms, crickets, and silkworms and you've got a good base diet.

I had a wc american toad for forever, gave it to a friend when I went to college. We haven't talked much since then but last I heard he was still alive and ferocious

[dsmalex97]

WHITES TREE FROG!! AKA, DUMPY FROG!!

Dude, these guys are AWESOME! They got such great personality, and are pretty easy to care for. They are nocturnal, so you won't see them much during the day. But boy are they active at night! So funny to watch eat too. I would say you could keep one to two in that tank you mentioned. One would be best though.

Also...If you don't want to do water changes, DON'T GET A FROG. Water quality with frogs is super important. Their skin actually absorbs water, so the environment can't be too dry. I try to maintain 60% humidity for them, with 80% being on the high side. And ALWAYS provide FRESH CHLORINE free water. I live in NY and I use my well water with no problems at all. But depending on where you live you might need to treat the water. Misting them also requires the same type of fresh water. Frogs aren't hard to care for, but just require a little more attention then say a Ball Python or something. Good luck!