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Basic Frog Care


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     Please note- I do not keep any amphibians. Please don't write to me asking for specific care information for Amphibians because I likely will not be able to answer your questions. Instead please visit my Reptile and Amphibian Care Sheets page in order to find very specific care information for the type of animal that you are interested in learning more about. Thank you!

Index

Terrestrial Frogs

AFRICAN BULLFROG Pyxicephalus adspersus

  • RATING: Intermediate
  • FOOD: Butterworms, crickets, earthworms, goldfish and mice
  • WATER: Shallow water bowl
  • DAY TEMP: 80-86F (26.6 - 30 c)
  • NIGHT TEMP: Mid 70's (23.8 c)
  • LIGHTING: Heat lamp or fluorescent lighting 10 - 12 hours
  • SUBSTRATE: moisture holding substrate- potting soil or moss, Frogs will eat substrate small enough to fit in it's mouth.
  • NOTES: Burrows, doesn't move much- sit's in water or hole. 10+ gallon tank, secure lid, hollow rocks or logs, fake or live plants. Terrestrial, Lifespan: approx. 40 years, Sexual maturity approx. 8 years Males 9 - 10 inches, females 5 inches

BUDGETTS FROG lepidobatrachus laevis; L iianesis; L. asper

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers, pinkies, small fish
  • WATER: Terrestrial terrarium- 1/3 shallow filtered water area
  • DAY TEMP: 75F (23.8 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 65 F (18.3 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: Gravel too large to ingest in water area; Potting soil and playground sand mix, leaves, orchid bark, cypress mulch in land area
  • NOTES: Terrestrial, needs well planted terrarium with 2/3 land and 1/3 water; 4.5 inches long, can be cannibalistic

CANYON TREE FROG Hyla areniclolor

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers ...
  • WATER: fresh bowl of shallow water daily, misting
  • DAY TEMP: 75- 85 F (23.8 - 29.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68 ( 20 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: Potting soil and playground sand mix, cypress mulch
  • NOTES: semi-terrestrial, terrarium may have some rocks for climbing as well as horizontal and vertical branches (bamboo), high humidity, well planted terrarium with a secure lid.

CARPENTER FROG Rana vingatipes

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, earth and red worms, waxworms, butterworms....
  • WATER: filtered, change 1 X week, 1/2 land, 1/2 water
  • DAY TEMP: 70 F (21 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 65 F (18.3 C)
  • LIGHTING: indirect fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: 50/50 water/land soil moss plants


CASCADE FROG Rana livida

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: flies, crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers ...
  • WATER: 1/2 tank of water- filtered- change every 5 to 7 days, 1/2 land tank
  • DAY TEMP: 70 F (21 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 65 F (18.3 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: 1/2 land area with potting soil sand mix, or orchid bark
  • NOTES: 2" svl, semi-aquatic, needs well planted terrarium

Cuban Tree Frog Osteopilus septentrionalis

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, worms, flies...
  • WATER: Filtered water (half land, half water terrarium set up)
  • DAY TEMP: 80 F (26.6 c)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 70F (21 c)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lighting
  • SUBSTRATE: Moss or soil (half land, half water terrarium)
  • NOTES: Largest tree frog in N.A. terrestrial, plants, branches,

Green frog Rana clamitans

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, spiders, tadpoles, guppies, worms
  • WATER: Shallow water area 1/2 land, 1/2 water tank
  • DAY TEMP: 80 F (26.6 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68 F (20 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lighting
  • SUBSTRATE: moisture retaining such as moss or potting soil
  • NOTES: Humidity 80%, terrestrial half land half water enclosure..

Leopard Frog Rana pipiens

  • RATING: Intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, worms, spiders, flys, plant matter, tadpoles, fish, mice...
  • WATER: 6 " deep, filtered, tank should be half land
  • DAY TEMP: 77 F (25 c)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 60 F (15.5 c)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lighting
  • SUBSTRATE: moisture retaining such as moss or potting soil...
  • NOTES: 3 " long, terrestrial, hibernates 3 months of the year @ 37- 39F

MALAYAN PAINTED FROG Kaloula pulchra

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: flies, crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers ...
  • WATER: Shallow water dish- daily misting
  • DAY TEMP: 80 - 85 F (26.6 - 29.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 65 F (18.3 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: potting soil sand mix, or orchid bark
  • NOTES: 2.5 svl, chubby, terrestrial, needs well planted terrarium with hide houses or shelters

MANTELLA

Mantella aurantiaca, M. madagascariensis, M. laevigata, M. viridis, M. crocea, M. expectata, M. betsileo, M. cowani

  • RATING: intermediate- expert
  • FOOD: pinhead crickets, fruitflies, termites ...
  • WATER: Mist X's 2 daily, shallow water dish
  • DAY TEMP: 70 F - 76F (21- 24.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68 F (20 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: potting soil, or orchid bark
  • NOTES: 3/4 - 1 1/4" svl, native to Madagascar, needs well planted terrarium, shelters


Ornate Horned Frog Ceratoprys ornata

(also known as ornate, pacman, or Bell)

  • RATING: Intermediate
  • FOOD: fish, guppies, mice, worms, crickets ...
  • WATER: shallow water with rocks to climb onto.
  • DAY TEMP: 81 f (27.2 c)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 75 F (23.8 c)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent bulbs, fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: 1/2 land tank- moss over gravel...
  • NOTES: 15 cm, terrestrial, diurnal, 10+ gallon tank....

Oriental Firebellied frog Bombina orientalis

  • Rating: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, houseflies, guppies, moth larvae, earthworms, mealworms
  • WATER: 2 -4 " deep, 1/2 water/ 1/2 land terrarium, filtered water
  • DAY TEMP: 75 F (23.8 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68 F (20 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent, fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: land/ water set up, moisture retaining substrate of moss or potting soil
  • NOTES: terrestrial, 10+ gallon tank, active

Poison Arrow Frogs

Dendrobatidae Species (d. aromobates, d. colostethus, d. dendrobates, d. epipeodobates, d. minyobates...)

  • RATING: Intermediate to Expert
  • FOOD: Small insects, fruit flies, pinhead crickets, rice flour beetles, springtails, lesser and greater wax worms...
  • WATER: Fresh filtered water
  • DAY TEMP: 80 - 85 F (26.6 - 29.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 75 F (23.8 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent, UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: Soil and moss, or moisture holding substrate
  • NOTES: Humid, well planted terrarium

TOMATO FROG

Dyscophus antongili, D. insularis, D. quineti

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: flies, crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers pinky mice...
  • WATER: Shallow water dish- mist daily
  • DAY TEMP: 75 - 85 F (23.8 - 29.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 60- 65 F (15.5 C - 18.3 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: potting soil sand mix, or orchid bark
  • NOTES: 4" svl, Robust, nocturnal, needs well planted terrarium with hide houses or shelters

WOOD FROG Rana sylvatica

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: flies, crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers ...
  • WATER: Shallow water dish- daily
  • DAY TEMP: 70 F (21 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 65 F (18.3 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: potting soil sand mix, or orchid bark
  • NOTES: needs well planted terrarium

Aquatic Frogs

AFRICAN CLAWED FROG Xenopus laevis

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: anthropods, reptomin pellets, lean raw beef, insects larvae, shrimp, worms
  • WATER: 1 gallon/frog, 6-12 inches deep, still water, change every 3-4 days, filter
  • DAY TEMP: 70- 80F (21 - 26.6 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 60 - 70 F (15.5 c - 21 C)
  • LIGHTING: indirect lighting
  • SUBSTRATE: fake plants, large rocks- will eat gravel
  • NOTES: Aquatic species, 5 inches, hardy, sexually mature at 10 to 12 months, tadpoles kept separate from adults

AFRICAN DWARF FROG hymenochirus boettgeri

  • RATING: Intermediate
  • FOOD: frozen or dried blood worms
  • WATER: filtered, change 1 X per week, 6+ inches deep
  • DAY TEMP: 75- 84 F (23.8 c- 28.8 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68- 74 F ( 20 C - 23 C)
  • LIGHTING: indirect, fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: gravel or larger rocks, fake plants
  • NOTES: Aquatic, active, sings

AMERICAN BULLFROG Rana catesbeiana

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: flies, crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers, pinkies ...
  • WATER: 1/2 tank of water- filtered- change every 5 to 7 days
  • DAY TEMP: 75 F (23.8 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 65 F (18.3 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: Floating plants, thick branch, sand or large gravel substrate
  • NOTES: 8" svl, needs lots of room, will jump around a lot when nervous, secure lid

Arboreal Frogs

BARKING TREE FROG Hyla gratiosa

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers ...
  • WATER: fresh bowl of shallow water daily, misting
  • DAY TEMP: 75- 85 F (23.8 - 29.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68 ( 20 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: Potting soil and playground sand mix, cypress mulch
  • NOTES: 2.75 ", robust build, arboreal, needs horizontal and vertical branches (bamboo), high humidity, well planted terrarium with a secure lid

BIRD VOICED TREE FROG Hyla avivoca

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers ...
  • WATER: fresh bowl of shallow water daily, misting
  • DAY TEMP: 75- 85 F (23.8 - 29.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68 ( 20 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: Potting soil and playground sand mix, cypress mulch
  • NOTES: arboreal, needs horizontal and vertical branches (bamboo), high humidity, well planted terrarium with a secure lid

GRAY TREE FROG Hyla versicolor

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers ...
  • WATER: fresh bowl of shallow water daily, misting
  • DAY TEMP: 75- 85 F (23.8 - 29.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68 F (20 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: Potting soil and playground sand mix, cypress mulch
  • NOTES: 2 1/4 " , skin is rough on back, arboreal, needs horizontal and vertical branches (bamboo), high humidity, well planted terrarium with a secure lid

Green tree frog Hyla cinerea

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: cricket, grasshopper, waxworm, mealworm, earthworm, moths ...
  • WATER: shallow water dish, change daily
  • DAY TEMP: 75 - 80 F (23.8 - 26.6 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 70 F (21 c)
  • LIGHTING: incandescent bulb, fluorescent lighting
  • SUBSTRATE: potting soil 2+ inches deep
  • NOTES: 2-3 inches, arboreal, 10 + gallon tank with plants and branches, 80% humidity




Red eyed tree frog Agalychris callidryas

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: flies, moths, grasshoppers, crickets ...
  • WATER: shallow water bowl
  • DAY TEMP: 75- 85 F (23.8 c - 29.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 66- 77 F (18.8 - 25 c)
  • LIGHTING: incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lights
  • SUBSTRATE: Moss or potting soil
  • NOTES: Community frog, arboreal, humidity 80%, nocturnal, well planted enclosure with branches for climbing

WHITE LIPPED TREE FROG Litoria infrafenata

  • RATING: intermediate
  • FOOD: crickets, moths, mealworms, earthworms, wax worms, butterworms, small grasshoppers, pinkies, smaller frogs ...
  • WATER: fresh bowl of shallow water daily
  • DAY TEMP: 85 F (29.4 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68 - 75 F ( 20 - 23.8 C)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent and UVB fluorescent
  • SUBSTRATE: Potting soil and playground sand mix, cypress mulch
  • NOTES: arboreal, needs horizontal and vertical branches (bamboo), high humidity, well planted terrarium with a secure lid

Whites Tree Frog Litoria caerulea

  • RATING: Novice/beginner
  • FOOD: crickets, cockroaches, locusts, moths, beetles, mealworms, earthworms...
  • WATER: Fresh water daily- shallow bowl
  • DAY TEMP: 75 - 80 F (23.8 C - 26.6 C)
  • NIGHT TEMP: 68 F (18.3 c)
  • LIGHTING: Incandescent Bulbs, fluorescent lighting
  • SUBSTRATE: Moisture holding substrate such as potting soil, moss...
  • NOTES: 10 cm (4 inches), hardy, plants and hollow branches needed, arboreal, lifespan 20+ years, nocturnal





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Reptiles and Amphibians: An Explore Your World Handbook by F. Wayne King

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      Why are some frogs able to freeze solid and still survive? How can secretions from amphibians offer scientists clues for treating human ailments? What allows reptiles and amphibians to regenerate their limbs? Reptiles & Amphibians, an exciting new Explore Your World™ handbook, incorporates the Discovery Channel's unique authoritative approach and acclaimed visuals to answer these and other questions in a captivating blend of information and entertainment.


Eat this Bug Eat This Bug : A Guide to Invertebrate Live Foods for Reptiles and Amphibians by Lynn Davis


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     This book is a guide for owners of reptiles and amphibians who feed insects and other live foods to their pets. Advice is offered for selecting , ordering and raising your own supply of live invertebrate foods. More than a dozen species of live foods are discussed. The book includes instructions on keeping cultures of insects, and recipes & diets for insects.


Feeding Insect Eating Lizards by Zoffer, David Zoffer

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      The proper feeding of lizards is important to their survival in captivity. Diet is one aspect of lizard keeping that many new lizard owners know little about, and their pets suffer as a result. This book provides lizard owners with plenty of information on the diets of insect-eating lizards, including the right feeding techniques for making sure that their pets get the right nutrients.


The Guide to Plants for the Reptile Terrarium by Jerry G. Walls, Maleta M. Walls

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     If you are thinking of adding plants to your reptile or amphibians terrarium this book might be of interest to you!


Terrarium and Cage Construction and Care by Richard D. Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett, Fredric L. Frye

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     Reptile and amphibian owners add a new dimension to their hobby when they design and build terraria that simulate the natural habitats of their companion animals. This book gives directions for a variety of terrarium options. You can build enclosures in spare rooms, glass tanks, greenhouses, outdoor pools, or virtually any other available space. With this book's help, you can also transform your terrarium into a scaled-down replica of desert, rain forest, semiaquatic, or woodland environment.


The Terrarium: With Full-Color Photographs (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by Harald Jes, Johann Brandstetter

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     Here are detailed instructions for constructing both indoor and outdoor terrariums in different sizes to fit different needs. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.



Idiot's guide to reptiles and amphibians The Complete Idiot's Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians (Palika)

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     This book presents the most comprehensive information on every aspect of the subject in an easily-accessible, quick, fun format. 75 photos and drawings. 8-page colour insert. An excellent introduction to the various species. An inexpensive book for those who aren't sure which reptile is right for them.


Reptile & the Amphibian Problem Solver: Practical & Expert Advice on Keeping Snakes & Lizards by Robert Davies, Valerie Davies

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     The popularity of reptiles and amphibians as pets has increased rapidly throughout the world, with many advances in knowledge regarding the care and breeding in captivity of these species. The Reptile and Amphibian Problem Solver gives specific information on the care of more than 100 species, including lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. The authors also provide clear and effective solutions to more than 450 of the most common problems.


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     Loaded with good information and practical, sensible, easy-to-apply advice. Great for beginners, but even the pros can learn a lot from them.


Understanding Reptile Parasites : A Basic Manual for Herpetoculturists & Veterinarians by Roger Klingenberg

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     An important manual for the reptile breeder. This manual takes the reptile owner beyond the simple task of care into the subject of why to prevent and how to treat parasites in our reptiles. The manual explains in simple terms the complexities of reptile parasites. It goes into the how-to of fecal floats, parasite identification and treatments. It takes the mystery out of the vet's back room. One of the shortest yet most useful chapters is "Hygiene and the Herpetoculturist". An important read for all reptile keepers and breeders.


The Guide to Owning Frogs by Jerry G. Walls

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Frogs: A Wildlife Handbook by Kim Long

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Frogs and Toads: An owner's guide to a happy, healthy pet

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     This book is great for the beginner frogger, the experienced frogger, and everyone in between. Very informative, easy to understand, and written with the person who needs a quick reference in mind!


frogs, toads, and treefrogs Frogs, Toads, and Treefrogs : Everything About Selection, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Behaviour by Patricia P. Bartlett, Richard D. Bartlett

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      This book offers descriptive information on many species of anurans. Wonderful photography. Needs more captive care information.


Popular Tree Frogs Care and Breeding of Popular Tree Frogs : A Practical Manual for the Serious Hobbyist (General Care and Maintenance of Series) by Philippe de Vosjoli, Robert Mailloux (Contributor), Drew Ready (Contributor), Philippe De Vosjoli

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     This book is written by experienced and recognized frog herpetoculturists and focuses on the care of popular tree frogs now sold in significant numbers. It covers many important topics that are required knowledge for successful keeping. Acclimatizing imported species, housing, feeding and captive breeding are included. A practical manual for the serious hobbyist.


Red-Eyed Tree Frogs and Other Leaf Frogs by Richard D. Bartlett, Patricia Pope Bartlett

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The Guide to Owning White's Tree Frog by John Coborn

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     Information relating to Litoria caerulea . Great Photography.


Guide to Owning a Mantella by Marc Staniszewski

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     All areas of captive husbandry are covered in this booklet.


The Horned Frog Family and African Bullfrogs (Reptile Keepers Guide) by Richard D. Bartlett, Patricia Pope Bartlett

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     These tropical frogs require special attention regarding diet and protection against parasites. All aspects of animal care and maintenance are discussed in this fact-filled volume. Books in the Reptile Keeper's Guide series present basic information on reptiles and amphibians, and clear instructions on their care. Each book includes general information on the subject animal's natural history, distribution in the wild, life expectancy, and physical characteristics. Practical information includes purchasing a good specimen, determining sex, providing correct caging and feeding, health care, and advice for those who want to try breeding. Each book has 50-to-75 full-color photos, line art, bibliography, and an index.


Horned Frogs (General Care and Maintenance of Series) by Philippe De Vosjoli

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     Argentine and Chacoan horned frogs currently bred by the thousands annually are some of the most popular of the amphibians. Ease of care, hardiness and a caricatural appearance make them one of the best beginner amphibian species. The author, one of the pioneers in the breeding of these frogs, presents in detail their housing, maintenance and most common diseases. Includes an overview of the care and breeding of other horned frog species.


Poison Dart Frogs (Success With an Amphibian Pet) by William Samples, Jack Wattley

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     This book is packed with useful information about keeping and breeding poison dart frogs. There is extensive information about setting up the terrarium, including appropriate plant selections, food sources and their breeding, and care and breeding of the frogs themselves. Exquisite photography.


Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry by Kevin M. Wright (Editor), Brent R. Whitaker, Kevin N. Wright

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     Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry is designed to introduce veterinary practitioners to the diagnosis and treatment of disease in captive amphibians. Although designed for the veterinary clinician, this text is an essential part of any herpetologist's library, covering various aspects of amphibian captive husbandry and propagation while providing a firm foundation that enables the reader to evaluate a given husbandry routine.


Amphibians Amphibians : Their Care and Keeping by Steve Grenard, Bill Love

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     The popularity of exotic pets is soaring, including the number of homes with frogs, toads and salamanders. These fascinating but delicate creatures have special dietary and housing needs--this book covers all the care issues for the most widely-kept species. Filled with over 100 eye-popping photographs of colourful amphibians from around the world, this book will be a must-have for lovers of exotic animals.


A Natural History of Amphibians by Robert C. Stebbins, Nathan W. Cohen (Contributor)

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     This fine book helps us to appreciate amphibians more fully and provides vital scientific information that may help us to protect them. This is a book for all readers who want to learn about amphibians, the animal group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians. Amphibia, the animal group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians, contains more than 4,500 known living species and new ones are being discovered continuously. This book focuses on the natural history of amphibians worldwide, how interaction with their environment over time has affected their evolutionary processes and what factors will determine their destinies.


Biology of Amphibians by William E. Duellman, Linda Trueb (Illustrator)

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     Reviews Booknews, Inc. , June 1, 1994 A paper reprint of the now pre-eminent 1986 graduate and advanced undergraduate textbook, which is also widely used as a reference by amateur and professional biologists. Covers all aspects of amphibian biology, including life history, ecology, morphology, and evolution. Well illustrated. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.



About these mini care sheets

      The following mini care sheets are meant to provide only basic care information. In order to provide the most accurate and up to date data I searched for and cross referenced information about the following herps on the Internet, through herp magazines, and through specific herp care books. If you come across information that is inaccurate or out of date please write to me with the correct information.

      I do not personally keep amphibians. I receive many letters asking me for advice or to help identify the particular amphibian that they have found. To tell you the truth- I probably wont be that much help other than with basic, general care guidelines, most of which can be found on this page. :) If you need help identifying an amphibian- either take it in to a reptile store where the staff may be helpful, call your local herpetological society, or look through a book that contains many pictures of different reptiles and amphibians and see if you can identify it in the book. :)

      You might also think about joining one of the many reptile or amphibian related mailing lists that are on the net, where you can ask questions about your reptile or amphibian and learn more about it. To see if there is a mailing list for the reptile or amphibian that you want to know more about please go to my mailing list page and check out all the herp lists!

      You might also want to visit my Reptile and Amphibian Care Sheets page to see if I have listed any links to specific reptile or amphibian sites that you might be interested in visiting.

      In addition to providing the basics of care as listed below, any new animal in your collection should be kept in a separate enclosure (quarantined) for one to six months and monitored for illness, mites or ticks, internal parasites, and treated accordingly during this period.

      Please take your new herps to a qualified reptile vet for a check-up when you purchase them - or, at the very least have a fresh stool sample tested for parasites in the first week or two of having your new pet. If you don't know of a reptile vet in your area you can visit Melissa Kaplan's Herp Societies/Vets Page: http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/canrepvt.htm for Canadian Reptile vet listings.




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April, 10, 2012

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