Frogs come in many colors, and in a time with so many fake social media images, it may be hard to know what is real and what is fake. Like seriously, do rainbow frogs exist? As a general rule, frogs are different shades of 7 main colors including green, brown, grey, blue, yellow, red, and …
If you have a pond at home and you are looking to raise your own frogs all the way from tadpoles, you need to make sure that your tadpoles are in an environment that is conducive to survival. While it is normal that not all tadpoles are going to survive into adulthood, there are some …
As a former pet frog-mom, previous exotic pet store clerk, and now as vet assistant in an exotic veterinary clinic, I have seen a wide variety of amazing pet frog species over the years. Pacman frogs, Tomato frogs, Whites Tree frogs, and Red-Eyed Tree frogs are some of the most popular pet frog species. I …
As a former pet frog owner and as an active vet assistant in an exotic veterinary clinic, I can assure you that captive pet frogs need supplements. Many of the pet frog issues I encounter every year can be avoided with proper supplementation. Frogs are exposed to different environmental conditions in captivity and they are in …
Sometimes animals stop eating, my frog did the same. When it happens to your pet frog, you should assess what reasons it isn’t eating and how long it has been since its last meal. Many factors could contribute to a pet frog’s inappetance including active infections, improper enclosure set up, stress from recent environmental changes, …
Frogs lay eggs in substantial quantities, typically ranging within the hundreds to several thousands. While laying large numbers of eggs helps have a drastic impact on species continuation, overall, only a small fraction of tadpoles survive long enough to develop into mature adults capable of reproduction. Approximately 2% of frog eggs become tadpoles, 0.8% of …
I have worked at an exotic pet store, in a zoo, and at an exotic veterinary clinic, so I can assure you that frogs need specific substrate depending on the species. I have a lot of experience caring for pet frogs and here are my recommendations for substrates you can use for pet frogs: Soils and soil …
As a previous exotic pet store clerk and now as a vet assistant in an exotic veterinary clinic, I can assure you that you absolutely can take your pet frog to the veterinarian. You can take amphibians and pet frogs to an exotic veterinarian for in order to contribute to their overall health and longevity. However, frogs need …
If it is frog mating season where you live, you can probably hear frogs croaking out in the fields and around your home. I live in Eastern Canada and the first frogs I hear are tree frogs that are ready to breed in March. Which frogs you hear and when they stop croaking depends on …
Frog bites are a rare occurrence that can cause surprise, fear, and sometimes panic. Luckily, frog bites generally do very little harm, and treatment is easy. Still, there are some common questions around what to do after a frog bite, what kinds of frogs may bite and why. If a frog bites you remain calm …