Find a Pet Frog or Toad That's Right for You

Getting a frog is an exciting experience! it can also be a bit difficult to find the perfect match for you. Luckily this wikiHow has simple, step by step instructions to help guide you through finding the frog you were meant to keep!

Steps

  1. You will need to find out what kind of frog you want. There are many ins and outs to finding a perfect frog. How much time, money, and space are you willing to commit to your frog?. If you are not willing to spend several hours each week caring for it, don't get one.
  2. Money is the next thing to discuss. Cheap frogs to take care of are Fire Bellied Toads, African Clawed Frogs, Green Tree Frogs, White's Dumpy Tree Frogs, Barking Tree Frogs, Pac Man and Pixie Frogs, etc. Don't be fooled by the prices of the frogs themselves, because their living environment is almost never cheap to arrange. It costs over $100 for the cage and its accessories, lighting features with special UV bulbs, substrate, a water dish, food and plants to make the frog feel at home. Tree frogs require moist air, so a tank-mister or spray bottle is required and aquatic frogs need their water changed frequently. Be willing to spend up to $300 for exotic frogs like red eyed tree frogs. With white tree frogs you only spend around $50-$75.
  3. Space is the final thing. You will need something sturdy to set the tank or terrarium on (preferably a fish-tank stand or desk). It should be away from direct sunlight, in a room with heating/air conditioning. Some frogs are nocturnal and noisy at night, so your bedroom isn't always best. Never keep one in a closet-like room. Basements are not recommended either. If you don't have room for a frog, do not buy one.
  4. If you have read all the above and you have no problems with buying a frog, congratulations! Now, research the specific breed of frog you want and then purchase the supplies for your new friend. Once the habitat is set up, purchase your frog and take him home!

Tips

  • Check several pet stores before purchasing anything for the best prices and the healthiest frogs.
  • Once you choose a species, always do lots of research before buying one.

Warnings

  • Never expose your frog to direct sunlight.
  • Some frogs may be a lot more work than you thought. If you decide you can't care it properly, give him to someone who can. Never release your frog into the wild even if they are native to your region. If it's not native, it could destroy native wildlife or could die from shock or starve because they were pampered. Either way, it's bad!
  • It isn't always best to buy things off the Internet.

Things You'll Need

  • Cage (terrarium, aquarium, etc.)
  • Substrate
  • Plants
  • A room and desk to keep your frog at.
  • Air conditioning and heating.
  • Constant supply of live food.
  • Other things, depending on type of frog you choose.

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