Captive-bred poison dart frogs are available from breeders, at pet stores and at reptile shows. Wild-caught poison dart frogs do show up fairly regularly in the hobby, but I suggest sticking with captive-bred frogs. You can run into a variety of potential problems with wild-caught frogs. Are Poison dart frogsRead More →
The good news is that most toads in the United States are only mildly toxic, though their secretions can cause some dramatic signs when they come into contact with a pet’s mouth. Are any frogs poisonous? Many species of frog are known to be poisonous, such as the often colourfulRead More →
Frogs eggs hatch anywhere from three to 25 days after they are laid. Can you tell if a frog is pregnant? Collect a woman’s urine and inject it, fresh and untreated, under the skin of a female Xenopus. Then, wait. If the woman is pregnant, between five and 12 hoursRead More →
The Pacman frogs are the only type of frogs with Maxillary teeth and Vomerine teeth. Their teeth help keep their prey in position and help them swallow it. Pacman frogs are known to bite when they feel threatened or when they are hungry. Are Pacman frog poisonous? These amphibians areRead More →
The corroboree frogs (/kəˈrɒbəri/ kuh-ROB-uh-ree) are two species of small, poisonous ground dwelling frogs, native to Southern Tablelands of Australia. How many Corroboree frogs are left in the world? Critically endangered, there are reports of only between 50 to 200 southern corroboree frogs left in the wild. How many CorroboreeRead More →
An amphibian can live both on land and in water. Although frogs live on land, their habitat must be near swamps, ponds or in a damp place. This is because they will die if their skin dries out. Instead of drinking water, frogs soak the moisture into their body throughRead More →
A group of snakes is generally a pit, nest, or den, but they’re generally thought of as solitary creatures, so collective nouns for specific types of snakes are more fanciful. What is a group of giraffes called? A group of giraffes is called a tower. These amazing animals can beRead More →
Red Eye Tree Frogs need constant access to fresh, clean water – a large water bowl is a must! Use an easy to clean dish, such as an Exo Terra Water Dish, as the frog will be using the dish as a latrine and you will need to clean daily.Read More →
From high-pitched whirring, to a deep “bonk”, or an insect-like chirp, male frogs sing to attract their own kind. Female frogs even have ears tuned into the specific call of their own species, so that they can locate a male of their own species in a chorus of multiple, noisyRead More →
But don’t worry; they are not used to bite or even chew. The small teeth on the roof of a frog’s mouth & along the upper jaw are used in combination with the tongue to stop prey animals from escaping before they are swallowed. Which frogs have no teeth? MostRead More →