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 Giant Frog??!!

I was recently fooling around on the internet when I found a picture of a frog that was as large as the goliath frog. It is a full 12 inches without including the legs. It is called the Lake Titicaca Frog. I’m Pretty sure it is totally aquatic. I was wondering if anyone knew if they were available for purchase. Here’s a picture.


Any information is appreciated.
02/07/06  11:43pm

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 Giant Frog??!!

The Titicaca Frog (Telmatobius culeus) AKA The Aquatic Scrotum, they originates from Lake Titicaca. They are not available to collecters but have been kept at some Zoo’s in the past.
They are filly aquatic and the extra baggy skin acts for respiration as the water in Lake Titicaca is so cold it contains enough oxygen for them not to have to surface for air.
02/08/06  06:23am

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   Message To: Pollywog   In reference to Message Id: 640782


 Giant Frog??!!

Thank you for the information
02/08/06  07:36pm


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