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African Bullfrog: The African bullfrogs, or pyxies, are not an overly active species, and captives do not require particularly large terraria. A small African bullfrog can be maintained in a 5-gallon aquarium, a medium frog in a 10-gallon aquarium and a large frog in a 20-gallon long aquarium. More >> |
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African Clawed Frog: African clawed frogs do very well in a 10 or 20 gallon aquarium. Fresh spring water or dechlorinated tap water (not distilled water) is recommended. The water should be filtered. Although not as visually pleasing, a bare cage bottom works well when keeping these animals. More >> |
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American Bullfrog: If the proper environment is provided, the American bullfrog will thrive under captive conditions. The ideal situation is a large pond designed so that the animal cannot escape and invade surrounding habitat. This is one species that has been successfully maintained in large outdoor ponds. More >> |
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American Toad: As with most other Bufonid species, a low aquarium with ample floor space works well for this species. A pair can be maintained in a standard 10 gallon aquarium. More >> |
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Argentine Horned Frog: The horned frogs are not an overly active species, and captives do not require particularly large terraria. An adult female (or pair) of horned frogs will thrive in a 15- to 20-gallon (horizontally oriented) aquarium. More >> |
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Barking Treefrog: Barking treefrogs are a large, colorful species, with a predominantly green dorsal coloration that is typically broken up by scattered dark spots. At night or during periods of stress, the color will change from green to a deep purple or brown. More >> |
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Cane Toad: The cane toad is simply kept in captivity, when provided with a few basic requirements. A large plastic bin will work as an enclosure, but the lid must be modified to allow for ventilation. More >> |
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Chacoan Horned Frog: Because they have a sedentary lifestyle, Chacoan horned frogs do very well in smaller-sized enclosures. An adult C. cranwelli will thrive in a ten-gallon aquarium. Because of their propensity to feed on anything that moves, it is best to house Chacoan horned frogs separately. More >> |
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Chinese Fire-bellied Newt: Chinese fire-bellied newts have a black dorsum and a brightly colored orange or red belly, hence the common name. They have less obvious parotid glands than the similar Japanese fire-bellied newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster). Care should be taken to wash one’s hands after handling this species. More >> |
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Dumpy Treefrog: White’s treefrog coloration varies from jade green to blue (the most popular phase) to olive-green and olive-brown. Some specimens are sparsely or liberally spotted with "off-white." Attempts are being made by herpetoculturists to perpetuate and stabilize blue and spotted morphs. More >> |
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Eastern Newt: Three species of newts found in the eastern and central United States are all referred to as “Eastern Newts.” The three species are the very uncommon and locally distributed striped and black-spotted newts (found in the southeastern US and Texas, respectively), and the common eastern newt. More >> |
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Fire Salamander: These beautiful salamanders are usually black with bright yellow or orange stripes or spots. The pattern varies depending upon the region of origin. More >> |
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Gray Treefrog: The Cope’s treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis) is very similar to the gray treefrog and usually can only be distinguished by their calls.
As with many species, the simpler the cage, the better the animal will fare under captive conditions. More >> |
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Green Treefrog: Green treefrogs, as their common name implies, are bright green with a lighter colored, usually white or cream, abdomen. They also have an off-white lateral line that typically runs from the lower jawbone to the groin area, but can be variable in length. More >> |
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Horned Frog: The horned frogs are not an overly active species, and captives do not require particularly large terraria. An adult female (or pair) of horned frogs will thrive in a 15- to 20-gallon (horizontally oriented) aquarium. More >> |
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Mandarin Newt: This species has long been imported as T. verrucosum, a more variable but often paler species that is now known as the Himalayan knobby newt. Except for the fact that the true T. verrucosum seems a bit more aquatic, the care regimen for the two species is identical. More >> |
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Marine Toad: The cane toad is simply kept in captivity, when provided with a few basic requirements. A large plastic bin will work as an enclosure, but the lid must be modified to allow for ventilation. More >> |
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Northern Leopard Frog: If the proper environment is provided, the northern leopard frog will thrive under captive conditions. A 20 gallon aquarium should be the considered the minimum size enclosure for accommodation of this species. More >> |
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Oriental Fire-bellied Toad: The dorsum of these beautiful toads is bright green with black reticulations, and ventrally, they are bright orange, yellow, or red mottled with black. The dorsum is also covered with small warts. More >> |
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Ornate Horned Frog: The horned frogs are not an overly active species, and captives do not require particularly large terraria. An adult female (or pair) of horned frogs will thrive in a 15- to 20-gallon (horizontally oriented) aquarium. More >> |
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Pac-Man Frog: The horned frogs are not an overly active species, and captives do not require particularly large terraria. An adult female (or pair) of horned frogs will thrive in a 15- to 20-gallon (horizontally oriented) aquarium. More >> |
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Pine Barrens Treefrog: Pine barrens treefrogs are a beautiful green coloration with a deep brown mask that fades to lavender as it extends down the lateral aspect of the frog’s body. The lateral stripe has a vivid, cream or white, border.
As adults, pine barrens treefrogs feed on appropriately sized invertebrates. More >> |
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Poison Frog: Blue poison frogs are predominantly blue in coloration with small black spots on their dorsum. Their “hunch-back” appearance is another of their recognizable characteristics. As a group, these frogs are known for their toxic skin secretions. More >> |
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Pyxie Frog (Pixie): The African bullfrogs, or pyxies, are not an overly active species, and captives do not require particularly large terraria. A small African bullfrog can be maintained in a 5-gallon aquarium, a medium frog in a 10-gallon aquarium and a large frog in a 20-gallon long aquarium. More >> |
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Red-eyed Treefrog: Red-eyed leaf frog coloration is quite variable throughout their range. The form typically seen in the pet industry is brilliant green with blue sides mottled with vertically oriented, white reticulations. The ventral surface is completely white. More >> |
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Salamander: (All salamander species.) More >> |
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Southern Leopard Frog: If the proper environment is provided, the southern leopard frog will thrive under captive conditions. A 20 gallon aquarium should be the minimum size enclosure to accommodate this species. More >> |
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Tiger Salamander: Adult tiger salamanders are usually blotched with greenish or yellowish bars on a darker background. Some individuals are stunning in their coloration. More >> |
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Tomato Frog: This species is easily cared for under captive conditions. A 10 gallon aquarium can be used to house up to a pair of these rather sedentary frogs. A plastic sweater box can also be used, provided there is adequate ventilation. More >> |
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Western Toad: As with most other Bufonid species, a low aquarium with ample floor space works well for this species. A pair can be maintained in a standard 10 gallon aquarium. More >> |
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White's Treefrog: White’s treefrog coloration varies from jade green to blue (the most popular phase) to olive-green and olive-brown. Some specimens are sparsely or liberally spotted with "off-white." Attempts are being made by herpetoculturists to perpetuate and stabilize blue and spotted morphs. More >> |
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