Care Sheet for FrogsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 0 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 10/10/2009 |
Main Category: | Aquatic/Land |
Sub Category: | Frogs |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Firebellied man |
Years Experience: | 1 to 2 Years |
Species: | Wood frog |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | Leopard Frog.
Spring Peeper. |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Dark to light brown. Ranges from1-3 inches.
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Mostly Active During: | Both |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Substrates:mulch, rocks(not preferred), dirt, and moss.
Water:You can use a water dish that is big enough for the tank. |
Lighting and UVB: | Lighting:UVB strip lights, UVB bulbs, or UVA bulbs. |
Temperatures and Humidity: | Temperatures should range from 55-78. The reason for the low temperatures is because the wood frogs have anti-freeze which allows them to survive in cold environments, including winter.
There is little humidity required, so only 1 round of spray every 2 weeks. |
Heating and Equipment: | There is no heating required except for UVB rays witch gives off very little heat. |
Caging Provided: | 10 gallon tanks can hold up to 4 frogs. |
Diet: | Carnivorous |
Description of Diet: | Diet:earthworms, meal worms, crickets(small), and possible wax worms. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | Calcium dust can be dusted on the toads food once a week. |
Maintenance: | Water bowls should be cleaned and changed weekly and the substrate should be cleaned or changed twice a month. |
Some Words on this Species: | Wood frogs are a fascinating frog to learn about because of its ability to antifreeze during the winter and still live!! |
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