Best beginner frogs

[Kamaria12]

What are some good beginner frogs besides the pacman? I'm not going to order online so they should be avalible locally in pet stores.

[elly]

It depends what you want and can care for.
Firebelly Toads require a semi-aquatic tank, live about ten years, are good in groups and lively during the day. They do make a little noise.

African Clawed Frogs need an aquatic tank, can live for 20 years, and are illegal in some states.

Tree frog species need tall tanks. White's Tree Frogs are one of the most available of those, but they can live to 25 years so be sure you want one! Most tree frogs are nocturnal to semi-nocturnal and noisy.

I've also seen Bumblebee Dart Frogs and Red-Eyed Tree Frogs at my local Pet Smart, but those are more Intermediate frogs. I think they have a narrower range of acceptable temperatures for one thing. Bumblebee Frogs require humidity of 80% or higher.

It helps to do research on each first, they all have different temperature and humidity needs. In addition, I'd say, only get a frog you really want. If the frog you truly want is intermediately hard to care for that's okay, just as long as you're sure you can maintain the environment and temperature for it. Don't get a frog you don't want just because it's supposed to be "easy". All frogs take some work.

Article on Firebellies: http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Frog...-Bellied-Toad/

White's: http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care...og-Care-Sheet/

African Clawed Frogs: http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Frog...n-Clawed-Frog/

[jasonm96]

The easiest species I've kept are green tree frogs. They need good sized tanks, but it can be simple and they usually don't require additional heating. Although they're nocturnal they will rest on the side glass and you can view them at night with blue LED lights.

Fire-bellies are also good, but it can be more expensive to set them up properly. Ideally, they need at least a 20-gallon tank with 1 part land to two parts water, with live aquatic plants and bright lighting. They also benefit from a UVB light and a basking site of 26C, but the rest of the tank should be kept cool. They're best kept in groups.

Pixie frogs are good, although similar to pacmans, they're a bit more active and will stock their prey. If you're lucky you might get a male, and these can grow quite large. They need high temps and a well though out, varied diet to do well. Pink mice should ideally be fed occasionally, but some people have a problem feeding mice. If this is you, then this isn't the best choice of frog.

Theres plenty of books out there with great pictures that will help you chose an ideal pet frog. Pet shops are sometimes limited, so I would consider ordering online, if it means you can get yourself a more well-suited frog for what your looking for. Try and do as much research as possible and set the tank up before getting a frog.

[monster]

IMO I would get something that is active like the Fire Bellied Toads. Although pacman frogs are easy to maintain after everything is setup and stable they pretty much don't move at all. Which I find sometimes makes it harder to tell if theres something wrong with the frog if he becomes ill, were as if you have frogs that jump around and are noisy etc I find these guys are easier to spot something being off with them. For example if you think something is wrong and someone asks if your frog is lethargic with a pacman this can be hard to determine because they are pretty much always this way and just sit in one spot, were as with a more active frog like a fire belly this is a lot easier to determine. If you do go with the pacman I would try and read up on them as much as you can and on the common illnesses of frogs if this is your first time ever owning one.

[Kamaria12]

Thanks so much for all the quick answers. I really want a pacman I just have to find the time to get every thing ready. Would it be wise to start a mealworm culture?

[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Personally I think you should use Canadian night-crawlers or European night-crawlers, they're much more nutritious and easier for it to digest. Here's a few helpful articles to help you get started: http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/foods.shtml http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/foods2.shtml http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/worms.shtml http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/worms2.shtml

[jasonm96]

Wouldn't feed them mealworms, they're also too small for other than babies. You can feed superworms on occasion. Starting a roach culture is a good idea and like Xavier said, nightcrawlers are really nutritious too. Crickets and pink mice should complete the diet. Some people have fed fish also with success, but there's risks of disease and if fed too frequently can lead to problems.

[monster]

Also mealworms are high in chitlin which will impact your frog.

[Kamaria12]

Jason I still live with my parents, and my mom probably won't be open to pinkies. And I'm afraid to keep crickets long term, cause they might escape. Would there be a way to make the breeding container secure?

[jasonm96]

IMO they're pretty important to their diet, in moderation. You can get them frozen and won't take up much room in the freezer. Its not worth breeding crickets, you'll need several tanks which will need heated and there probably will be escapes. With roaches it's easier you only need one large tub with a heat mat

[elly]

You could always buy crickets for the short term, though it's better to have insects on hand for emergencies. Breeding crickets is a big undertaking. Dubia roaches are better, but you might not be able to find them except through ordering online.
Wal-Marts here sometimes sell cartons of nightcrawlers. They have to go in the fridge, which your mom might not like, but otherwise they're a neat little package and they can't escape. Just check before buying to make sure they're alive. (If they aren't it will smell bad.)

Also apparently red worms/tiger worms taste bad to frogs. Mine refused to eat them.

[Marinecrab]

If possible, i'd stay away from fire bellied toads until you get the correct setup and have a good understanding of water quality. They're tough but i'm sure you only want the best, I heard whites are really good for beginners.

[Kamaria12]

Marinecrab I own several fishtanks so I know a thing or two about water quality, but I get your point. I am not interested in toads mostly frogs. I'll consider a tree frog but I don't know we're to get a tall tank.

[Marinecrab]

Marinecrab I own several fishtanks so I know a thing or two about water quality, but I get your point. I am not interested in toads mostly frogs. I'll consider a tree frog but I don't know we're to get a tall tank.

They're frogs. Not toads. They're just called toads because of the bumps on their skins. They're full fledged frogs.

I know petco has a few Camelon Verticle Setups you can get for like 170 bucks, comes with the mat and a few fake branches and rope.

Here, https://jet.com/product/detail/48a57...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

You can get it here for cheaper.


If you want just the cage try these

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2cKRoCEe7w_wcB

[Dace]

For tree frogs you don't necessarily need a vertical tank, it just needs to be roomy enough. I don't see why a vertical tank would be needed unless you're getting the absolute minimum size for the frog species in question.

[blinktwice]

If you get a pixie, remember they eat A LOT. Much more than a tree frog for example.