frogs & toads 150

frog & toad breeds & origins

water quality for frogs & toads (and why it is important regarding their skin)

Water quality is very, very important due to the fact that most have permeable skin

you can even tell when water quality is bad bc the toads & frogs are the first to be affected

frog & toad toxins

Species with bright, color markings usually produce toxins

Toxins produced from glands on the skin and behind the eyes.

frog & toad housing

Most require an aquarium or terrarium

Water should be as free as possible of chemicals, etc.

Amphibians are ectotherms, what does that mean?

rely on heat from environment (cold blooded)

• may need external heat source like a heat lamp

frog & toad photoperiod

Photoperiod should reflect normal day/night cycle

Most frogs are nocturnal

frog & toad preferred environment

Most species prefer semi-tropical environment (>75 F and 80% relative humidity)

frog & toad diets

Adults are strict carnivores, while tadpoles (young) are strict herbivores

Crickets and mealworms are most commonly used food

Insects are often dusted with vitamin/minerals before feeding