Frogs & Toads

With a relatively small investment of time from you, your toad will make a very enjoyable pet.

African dwarf frogs make great pets. You don't have to walk or groom them, yet they provide hours of entertainment by frolicking in the water. And some owners swear their frogs sing! These...

Sort the fact from the fiction when it comes to euthanizing the herp that you care about. The objective is to make the process as painless and stress-free as possible. The literal translation from...

Tomato frogs are a rare and beautiful specimen of amphibians that have fallen prey to the international pet trade. They originate in rainforests of Madagascar and are sold to pet stores in the...

If you are like me, you love pets whether furry, scaly or smooth. Tree frogs are pretty easy to take care of, but like any other pet, they do take some time to care for. Feeding can be a fun and...

Albino frogs are interesting little creatures that are no different from their colored siblings except in appearance. They need the same conditions and diet and behave in the same way. African...

Interested in catching green tadpoles? Tadpoles can make the perfect pets for children. Not only are green tadpoles fun to take care of, they're also educational. As the green tadpoles grow into...

Do you have aquatic frogs that are determined not to eat? Many people, once they buy frogs, have a problem with feeding them. Often times, the aquatic frog food just sits there, stinking up the...

Raising a tadpole to a frog is great lesson in metamorphosis. Although this is not a task to be taken lightly, since it requires maintaining a home for the tadpoles and caring for them frequently,...

If you want to own an amphibian, think about choosing a toad. These are very active creatures that don't require much care.

African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis) or their dwarf cousin (Hymenochirus boettgeri) make interesting pets. They are animated, cute, just a little exotic and inexpensive to keep. They can live...

When my kids discovered some tadpoles thriving on our pool cover and pleaded with me to keep just a few, my first instinct was to tell them no. After giving it a little thought, however, I...

Ever wondered what the difference between a reptile and an amphibian is? It's not as difficult as you may think.

American toads are ubiquitous across the North American continent. Although they are not common in the commercial pet trade, American toads are easy to care for and make a good first pet for the...

Tree frogs are fun and fairly easy pets to keep. They are native to North America and tend to be communal, so they often prefer to live in a social group. This article offers some basic...

Caring for a frog requires recreating a copy of the frog's habitat. As amphibians, frogs spend part of their lives in water and part of their lives on land. The common tree frog is often kept as a...

If you have a hard time taking care of your frog or toad you will want to read this.

Whether you are thinking about getting a pet tree frog or want to show your pet to someone else, it is important to know how to pick up a pet frog in a way that is both safe and fun for everyone....

Here are some basic things you can do to care for African Dwarf frogs. This should at least be the minimum. There's always more, but here's the basics.

Terrestrial pet frogs are land frogs. Often times, feeding terrestrial pet frogs is a lot more difficult than feeding aquatic frogs, since land frogs require moving food to eat. If your frog...

You just got a new frog and are wondering how to feed this new member of your family. If you got your frog from a pet store or other pet dealer, you may have gone home with a care sheet that...

The fire-bellied toad can live up to 20 years if cared for properly. Unlike most frogs it cannot flick its tongue out and catch food, so it will leap at its prey instead which can be fun to watch....

With supplies found easily at the hardware store, you can create a natural terrarium environment and keep your tree frog content. Get creative and experiment with water plants, colorful rocks, and...

Pac man frogs are named after their habit to gobble up whatever may be placed in front of them. They are ambush predators, meaning they do not chase their prey, but wait patiently for it to walk...

Green tree frogs are communal frogs found in many areas in the United States. They can be fairly noisy in the wild as a male calling for a mate can make up to 75 "quack"-like noises in a minute....

The barking tree frog is great for people of all experience levels with reptiles as they are hardy and low maintenance. The barking tree frog is nocturnal and very vocal, though, so you will need...

The white's tree frog is a fairly large frog. They can live 15 years or more and grow three to five inches long. This frog is one of the most successful frogs in nature because it has a unique...

The frog and toad are both amphibians and spend part of their time in water and part on land. Over 3,000 species of both animals exist with about 80 found in the US. Both amphibians make that...

A Pacman Frog also known as an Argentine Horned Frog is not your typical pet. This is one pet that really gets a crowd interested when it is time to feed. In this article you will learn how to...

There comes a time when you have to stop screaming like a little girl and humanely move a poisonous Bufo Toad. Whether it be to protect your pet or your husband, this article will instruct you on...

Many species of these colorful frogs are now available from private breeders and can be bought at reptile shows and on the Internet. They are fascinating to observe and don't take up much space.

Pet stores don't usually carry food that is small enough for small frogs like poison dart frogs. With some practice you can raise your own food and always have a reliable supply.

Most pet stores don't carry crickets that are small enough for small frogs like dart frogs. You may need to buy them on the Internet in larger quantities than you can use up quickly. Fortunately,...

Breeding dart frogs is either easy or impossible, depending on whether your frogs decide to cooperate and lay eggs! But if you have a male/female pair anyway, you might as well give it a try. Read...

If you're lucky enough to get your pet frogs to breed, you're going to need very tiny food for the new offspring. One of the best kinds of food is just hatched crickets, called pinheads. If you've...

People reading this article will learn how to raise a toad and keep him happy. They will learn how to decorate his tank, clean it, what to feed it, and play time.

Since poison dart frogs are toxic, not many people choose to keep them as a pet. However, you can keep them as pets if you handle them carefully and learn about how to properly care for them. One...

The eye-catching poison dart frogs hail from the rainforest of Central and South America, where their vivid colors alert potential predators to their toxic skin. Dart frogs in the wild use...

Tree frog is the common name for two frog families that have sub-families and genera all over the world. Tree frogs often display bright colors that change with the environment. They can makes...

Frogs that live in cold climates usually hibernate during the winter. During hibernation, its heartbeat slows and its body temperature lowers to match the air temperature. Most frogs bury...

Red-eyed tree frogs, or "monkey frogs," are small nocturnal amphibians. They usually grow to be about three inches long. Red-eyed tree frogs have orange feet and hands, a bright green dorsal and...

African clawed frogs are a great species for both seasoned herpetology enthusiasts and beginners in reptile and amphibian husbandry. The tadpole stage is by far the most challenging point in...

A toad is a helpful addition to your yard. These hoppers can consume 85 houseflies at one sitting. Keep one or two toads around your garden to rid it of annoying pests, but realize that toads like...

Tree frogs are a hugely popular species of frog that can be found in virtually any part of the world. Since tree frogs' numbers make them easy to find and capture you should know how to care for...

Raising frogs from frog spawn is an interesting learning experience for children and makes for a fun family project. Typically it takes 1 week from the time the eggs are laid to the time they...

Tree frogs make wonderful pets. They look adorable and don't require much maintenance. However, your tree frog may one day come down with an illness. Since you want to care for your pet properly,...

Although your fish tank was made for fish, adding other species can make the environment more interesting. Among the animals that you can add to your tank are frogs. With their hands and feet, the...

Poison dart frogs are dazzlingly colored creatures that are generally easy to care for. One difficulty that poison dart frog owners have is the display of aggressive behavior in both sexes of the...

Raising tadpoles is very easy, fun, and educational. So take a chance at these awesome creatures.

If you have a tree frog as a pet, you will probably want to know exactly what side of the forest it comes from before you get too involved. Telling whether your frog is male or female can help...