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What do you need in a frog enclosure?
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
- Glass terrarium with canopy (cover) and light.
- Artificial lighting, which should fit into the canopy of the terrarium.
- Substrate materials: aquarium sand or gravel, mulch-like material, pebbles, or peat moss.
- Water dish, if the frog is not entirely aquatic;
How big of an enclosure does a frog need?
As a general rule, most keepers recommend at least 10-gallons per frog. This means, if you want to keep 3 frogs in one enclosure, you’ll need a 30-gallon tank. I tend to agree with this rule. While you can offer a smaller enclosure for small species like Red Belly Toads, something larger is needed for Pixie Frogs.
What is the best enclosure for an African bullfrog?
African bullfrogs do well with a glass terrarium as their enclosure. This is because glass is great at allowing heat to escape ensuring that the enclosure stays cool enough. Other enclosures such as wooden vivariums are far too efficient at retaining heat. The African bullfrog’s vivarium should be at least 600mm in length and 300mm in height.
What is the best substrate for a bullfrog tank?
Substrate is the material that lines the bottom of your bullfrog’s enclosure. It helps to maintain humidity in the environment, and it can make the tank feel more like the animal’s natural environment. Coco fiber, made from coconut husks, is a good option for substrate.
How do you take care of African bullfrogs?
African bullfrogs are terrestrial frogs but still need to be kept moist. The best way of doing this is by lining the floor with a mixture of bark chips and damp moss, the substrate can be taken out and resoaked or replaced as necessary.
Can you keep a bullfrog as a pet?
Unlike some pet frogs, it’s entirely acceptable to house your bullfrog outdoors if the climate where you live is condusive. You will still need to ensure your pet cannot get out for its safety though. That being said, there’s nothing wrong with setting up an enclosure indoors either.