Anyone know anything about these..? I was thinking about one, but wasnt sure if they were cool or ***! I hear they eat fish and get pretty decent size. Thats about all i know about them tho...any comments and/or opinions would be greatly appreciated!!
African Clawed frogs
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These guys will get pretty big. The males around 4" long and the females around 6" long if I remember correctly. They will shove anything they can into their mouths. They are quite interesting to watch. I would personally recommend that you look for a mud puppy instead. Mud puppies are large permantly aquatic newts essentially. Very fun to have. For most aquatic amphibians I would recommend using earthworms. For smaller amphibians like smaller newts and frogs use pan worms.
FYI this belongs in the reptile, amphibians and other exotic pets section.
FYI this belongs in the reptile, amphibians and other exotic pets section.
Xenopus Laevis
Description:
A plump, medium-sized (5 inches) aquatic frog with smooth, slippery skin, large, webbed rear feet and clawed front legs. Color ranges from greyish to brownish, marbled with darker shades (the underside is generally creamy white), though albino varieties are also rapidly becoming popular for pet keeping.
Often these frogs are confused for their smaller cousin, the African Dwarf Frog.
Habitat:
Warm, quiet waters. A warm fishtank with water at least 30cm (12 in) deep around 24 C (75 F) is recommended, with gravel substrate and a filter. (Preferably with hiding place. Frogs tend to get a bit freakish if they can't sometimes hide). Also, these guys need a really good cover so they don't go exploring outside their tank!
Diet:
Brine shrimp, earthworms, aquatic insect larvae, small fish, small crayfish, ghost shrimp, and various commercial fish foods (such as Repto-Min). These guys are scavengers, meaning they'll pretty much eat anything they can swallow. They find their prey by smell and touch.
Habits:
Calm. These guys are incredibly hardy and live a long time. One keeper reports his lone frog is 29 years old and still going.
Sexing:
Females are often larger and fatter than males, and they have a little extension between their legs that looks like a tail rudiment. The frogs mature after 10 months to a year, and the males begin vocalizing at this age in the evening hours. Males also develop dark mating pads on the undersides of their hands and arms.
Description:
A plump, medium-sized (5 inches) aquatic frog with smooth, slippery skin, large, webbed rear feet and clawed front legs. Color ranges from greyish to brownish, marbled with darker shades (the underside is generally creamy white), though albino varieties are also rapidly becoming popular for pet keeping.
Often these frogs are confused for their smaller cousin, the African Dwarf Frog.
Habitat:
Warm, quiet waters. A warm fishtank with water at least 30cm (12 in) deep around 24 C (75 F) is recommended, with gravel substrate and a filter. (Preferably with hiding place. Frogs tend to get a bit freakish if they can't sometimes hide). Also, these guys need a really good cover so they don't go exploring outside their tank!
Diet:
Brine shrimp, earthworms, aquatic insect larvae, small fish, small crayfish, ghost shrimp, and various commercial fish foods (such as Repto-Min). These guys are scavengers, meaning they'll pretty much eat anything they can swallow. They find their prey by smell and touch.
Habits:
Calm. These guys are incredibly hardy and live a long time. One keeper reports his lone frog is 29 years old and still going.
Sexing:
Females are often larger and fatter than males, and they have a little extension between their legs that looks like a tail rudiment. The frogs mature after 10 months to a year, and the males begin vocalizing at this age in the evening hours. Males also develop dark mating pads on the undersides of their hands and arms.