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There are many types of frogs so if you plan to care for a single species, don't just use this as a guide. Frogs are delicate pets, and each species has its own requirements. Just use this as a general guide, such as if you're toying with the idea of getting a pet frog, and look up the species you want to care for.

Edit Steps

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    Get a twenty gallon tank for most species. Some smaller frogs do great in a ten gallon, though, like the American toad. Also, if you have a hardy species, like an American bullfrog, you can use the 90qt. tubs from Walmart, though for a full grown (6+ in) bullfrog, an outdoor pond may be necessary.
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    Get them crickets(for big frogs). In general, most aquatic and ground frogs eat crickets, but get the appropriate size. You can calcium dust your frogs' crickets weekly, and gutload them with carrots and oats. Also, give them a variety, like digging up an earthworm for your toad once in a while. Mealworms can also be given.
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    For many partially aquatic frogs, buy gravel (or, get small rocks that aren't too sharp) and make it slope down the tank, so that they have a low side, a slope, and a high side. Then pour water (dechlorinated) in the low side, so now they have water to swim in and land to walk on. For some toads, use dirt so they can burrow and then use a small water dish. Tree frogs and fully aquatic frogs have more specific requirements that you'll need to research.
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    Put in a log hide or another hide for toads, or a big, sloping, flat rock for aquatic frog shade.
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    Add some plants! Real or fake, just put them in! Make it look natural. Just make sure nobody eats any seeds!
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    Add your wonderful frog and make sure he gets a lot to eat and gets some sunlight in the room. Also, please don't add too much water, so he or she doesn't drown.

Edit Tips

  • Do not squeeze the frog!
  • Don't let younger children near it! They may squeeze it or hurt it!!
  • NEVER (or usually never) use pet stores as a guideline! They may be wrong! Some stores do have great setups, but research on the computer. Many pet stores are terribly wrong with hermit crabs' setups and others.
  • Freeze dried flies is also a great food for frogs. You can buy them at a pet store or even Wal-Mart.

Edit Warnings

  • Always use dechlorinated water! Tap water can kill your frog unless it's dechlorinated.
  • This care sheet is a general one. Go research your frog's care needs before adding him in.

Edit Things You'll Need

  • Tank (20 gal) or plastic tub of that size
  • Crickets
  • Gravel/rocks
  • Dechlorinated water
  • Plants
  • Dirt
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