Posts Tagged ‘frogs’

The Basics of Frog Care

Posted by admin on April 26th, 2012 under Miscellaneous, ReptilesTags: , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

  Pet frogs can be fascinating creatures to raise and observe.  Tadpoles are frequently available to purchase, which makes owning a frog into an adventure of amazing transformation.  There are, however, a few things owners should know before making the decision to purchase their tadpole or pet frog.  Regardless of whether you purchase a full [...]

Fun Frog Facts

Posted by admin on June 28th, 2011 under ReptilesTags: , , , ,  • Comments Off

Some fun facts about our hopping pals you can be sure to share with your friends: Frogs are amphibians and therefore they absorb vital nutrients through their skin. Frogs actually have some teeth in their upper mouth/jaw that are used to grip food until it can be swallowed whole. Frogs squish their eyes down when [...]

Frogs require special water

Posted by admin on June 15th, 2011 under ReptilesTags: , , , , ,  • Comments Off

A common misconception of frog owners is that they simply need water as part of their environment in order to survive.  Captive frogs require more consideration when it comes to their water.  Frogs, being amphibians, absorb vital nutrients and even oxygen into their bodies through their skin. Inappropriate types of water may be detrimental to [...]

What food does a pet frog eat?

Posted by admin on May 25th, 2011 under Health Concerns, ReptilesTags: , , ,  • Comments Off

Most pet owners’ common response would be, “Bugs of course!”  However, proper diet can vary based on the size or species of your frog and therefore owners should always research their specific frog of interest prior to purchasing a new pet.  In general, yes, frogs eat insects.  There are certain insects that should be avoided [...]

April is National Frog Month!

Posted by admin on March 30th, 2011 under ReptilesTags: , , , ,  • 2 Comments

We are jumping for joy to share the news that April is National Frog Month!  Unique and fascinating both as pets and in the wild, frogs are amazing amphibians.  Hop to it and take this opportunity to learn something new about our amphibious friends!  There are thousands of species of amphibians, many of which are [...]