Read About Frog Pet Care

Frog pet care, along with everything you need to know to take the best care of your pet, is included in this article. Frogs can make fun and educational pets.

Frog pet care - Health

1. Inoculations:

   Frogs do not receive inoculations.

2. Vet Visits:

   Unless your pet frog is sick, it will usually not have to visit the vet.

3. Grooming:

   Pet frogs do not require any special grooming.

4. Pet Proofing Your Home:

   As long as the frog cannot escape his enclosure, frog-proofing your home is not necessary.

5. Environment:

   The environment you need for your pet frog depends on what breed that it is. Some frogs live entirely in the water, while others also need land areas to survive. You should be sure that you have a secure cover on your cage that allows air to flow freely, using a material like mesh screening.

6. Exercise:

   Frogs get all their exercise through their hopping and swimming around in their tanks.

Frog pet care - Food

1. Type:

   Most frogs eat crickets and mealworms. There are some large frogs that prefer to eat mice. Frogs generally prefer live food.

2. Variety or Always the Same:

   Frogs do not generally eat a variety of foods.

3. Bowls -- Fancy or Plain:

   Although no bowls are needed for your pet frog, you will need to drop live crickets or mealworms into the tank. It is important for the frog to watch its prey move before it eats.

4. Treats:

   Pet frogs do not generally eat treats.

Frog pet care - Temperament

1. Pet Temperament:

   Your frog's sociability is dependent on its breed. Some breeds are more likely to be active around humans than others. You should keep in mind that many frogs are nocturnal and conduct much of their activity while you are sleeping.

2. Pet Socialization:

   Some frog breeds have a problem coexisting with other frog breeds. It is wise to identify the type of frog that you are purchasing before introducing it into an existing frog cage. Frogs should be kept safe from other household animals.

3. Playing With Your Pet:

   Since the natural occurring salts on your hands can be harmful to frogs, you will rarely play with a frog. If you do handle your pet, you need to be wearing gloves for your own health protection.

4. Behavior Problems:

   Frogs generally do not have any serious behavioral issues.

5. Training:

   Pet frogs are not usually considered trainable.

Frog pet care - Supplies

1. What You Need:

   You will need an enclosure, such as an aquarium, for your pet frog. The size depends on the breed of the frog and how much water you will need to maintain the frog. You should purchase a screen to secure the top of the tank.

2. What You'll Want:

   You may want to decorate the frog's cage with plants and logs.