{"id":140817,"date":"2022-07-11T15:24:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:24:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:24:01","slug":"can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you have a water frog as a pet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Can_you_have_a_water_frog_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can you have a water frog as a pet?\">Can you have a water frog as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#How_long_do_pet_water_frogs_live\" title=\"How long do pet water frogs live?\">How long do pet water frogs live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#How_do_you_keep_a_water_frog_as_a_pet\" title=\"How do you keep a water frog as a pet?\">How do you keep a water frog as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Can_you_hold_an_aquatic_frog\" title=\"Can you hold an aquatic frog?\">Can you hold an aquatic frog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_water_frog\" title=\"How do you take care of a water frog?\">How do you take care of a water frog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#What_do_pet_water_frogs_eat\" title=\"What do pet water frogs eat?\">What do pet water frogs eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Are_there_any_fully_aquatic_frogs\" title=\"Are there any fully aquatic frogs?\">Are there any fully aquatic frogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#How_long_do_aquatic_frogs_live_in_captivity\" title=\"How long do aquatic frogs live in captivity?\">How long do aquatic frogs live in captivity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#How_long_do_aquarium_frogs_live\" title=\"How long do aquarium frogs live?\">How long do aquarium frogs live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Are_aquatic_frogs_good_pets\" title=\"Are aquatic frogs good pets?\">Are aquatic frogs good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#How_long_can_water_frogs_live_out_of_water\" title=\"How long can water frogs live out of water?\">How long can water frogs live out of water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Can_you_hold_aquatic_frogs\" title=\"Can you hold aquatic frogs?\">Can you hold aquatic frogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Can_you_hold_aquarium_frogs\" title=\"Can you hold aquarium frogs?\">Can you hold aquarium frogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Are_African_dwarf_frogs_poisonous\" title=\"Are African dwarf frogs poisonous?\">Are African dwarf frogs poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Are_aquatic_frogs_aggressive\" title=\"Are aquatic frogs aggressive?\">Are aquatic frogs aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#How_long_can_an_aquatic_frog_be_out_of_water\" title=\"How long can an aquatic frog be out of water?\">How long can an aquatic frog be out of water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#What_does_a_water_frog_eat\" title=\"What does a water frog eat?\">What does a water frog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#How_do_you_keep_aquatic_frogs_alive\" title=\"How do you keep aquatic frogs alive?\">How do you keep aquatic frogs alive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Do_water_frogs_need_air\" title=\"Do water frogs need air?\">Do water frogs need air?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Can_water_frogs_eat_fish_food\" title=\"Can water frogs eat fish food?\">Can water frogs eat fish food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#What_do_I_need_for_a_water_frog\" title=\"What do I need for a water frog?\">What do I need for a water frog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#What_do_freshwater_frogs_eat\" title=\"What do freshwater frogs eat?\">What do freshwater frogs eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_aquatic_frogs\" title=\"How do you take care of aquatic frogs?\">How do you take care of aquatic frogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Are_there_fully_aquatic_frogs\" title=\"Are there fully aquatic frogs?\">Are there fully aquatic frogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-have-a-water-frog-as-a-pet\/#Can_there_be_frogs_in_the_ocean\" title=\"Can there be frogs in the ocean?\">Can there be frogs in the ocean?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_water_frog_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can you have a water frog as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These aquatic frogs, which are found mainly in ponds and rivers throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, <b>have become popular pets in large part because they&#8217;re easy to care for and live a long time. They can be quite enjoyable for owners to watch, and a proper tank setup for them is fairly simple to accomplish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_pet_water_frogs_live\"><\/span>How long do pet water frogs live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about five years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_water_frog_as_a_pet\"><\/span>How do you keep a water frog as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Quick Start Information<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Dwarf aquarium frogs never need to leave the water.<\/li>\n<li>They can live in small aquaria or other similar containers.  <\/li>\n<li>Use conditioned water or bottled natural spring water.  <\/li>\n<li>Do not place the habitat in direct sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Dwarf frogs need to be able to access the surface of the water in order to breathe.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_an_aquatic_frog\"><\/span>Can you hold an aquatic frog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you do need to handle them, <b>you need to be extremely careful. These frogs are extremely delicate and fragile. If you hold them wrong or tug a little too hard, you can easily snap their bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_water_frog\"><\/span>How do you take care of a water frog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Quick Start Information<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Dwarf aquarium frogs never need to leave the water.<\/li>\n<li>They can live in small aquaria or other similar containers.  <\/li>\n<li>Use conditioned water or bottled natural spring water.  <\/li>\n<li>Do not place the habitat in direct sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Dwarf frogs need to be able to access the surface of the water in order to breathe.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_pet_water_frogs_eat\"><\/span>What do pet water frogs eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because frogs are slow eaters, make sure the fish they live with don&#8217;t dart in and gobble up their food. Your frog&#8217;s main food should be pellets that sink to the bottom of the tank, where frogs tend to hang out. Offer <b>frozen or freeze-dried brine shrimp, bloodworms and tubifex worms as occasional treats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_fully_aquatic_frogs\"><\/span>Are there any fully aquatic frogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about five years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_aquatic_frogs_live_in_captivity\"><\/span>How long do aquatic frogs live in captivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 5 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_aquarium_frogs_live\"><\/span>How long do aquarium frogs live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_aquatic_frogs_good_pets\"><\/span>Are aquatic frogs good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These aquatic frogs, which are found mainly in ponds and rivers throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, <b>have become popular pets in large part because they&#8217;re easy to care for and live a long time. They can be quite enjoyable for owners to watch, and a proper tank setup for them is fairly simple to accomplish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_water_frogs_live_out_of_water\"><\/span>How long can water frogs live out of water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The optimum water temperature is 7582 xb0F. The pH of the water should be maintained between 6.5 and 7.5. These frogs cannot survive out of water for longer than <b>20 minutes in low humidity, as they dry out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_aquatic_frogs\"><\/span>Can you hold aquatic frogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Quick Start Information<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Dwarf aquarium frogs never need to leave the water.<\/li>\n<li>They can live in small aquaria or other similar containers.  <\/li>\n<li>Use conditioned water or bottled natural spring water.  <\/li>\n<li>Do not place the habitat in direct sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Dwarf frogs need to be able to access the surface of the water in order to breathe.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_aquarium_frogs\"><\/span>Can you hold aquarium frogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>African clawed frogs can be fun pets to watch, but <b>they&#8217;re not meant for handling. As aquatic frogs, their skin dries out quickly when they&#8217;re out of water. However, some African clawed frogs can learn to take food from their keeper&#8217;s hands, which can be a fun alternative to holding your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_African_dwarf_frogs_poisonous\"><\/span>Are African dwarf frogs poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are African Dwarf Frogs poisonous? African Dwarf Frogs are <b>not poisonous. They do not have the glands that some amphibian species have that produce predator-repelling toxins.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_aquatic_frogs_aggressive\"><\/span>Are aquatic frogs aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are faster swimmers and <b>tend to show aggression when another fish comes between them and their food. In fact, food is the number one major concern when it comes to housing ADFs with other fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_an_aquatic_frog_be_out_of_water\"><\/span>How long can an aquatic frog be out of water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These frogs cannot survive out of water for longer than <b>20 minutes in low humidity, as they dry out. Because they are fragile animals, care should be taken when handling African dwarf frogs, especially when considering them as a pet for young children.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_water_frog_eat\"><\/span>What does a water frog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and blackworms.<\/b> These, along with other small worms, will be the main diet for aquatic frogs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_aquatic_frogs_alive\"><\/span>How do you keep aquatic frogs alive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The following tips for properly setting up and maintaining their living space are highly recommended:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Maintain water temperatures between 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit.  <\/li>\n<li>Maintain PH levels between 6.5  7.8.  <\/li>\n<li>Use large aquarium gravel to cover the bottom of the tank.  <\/li>\n<li>Always secure the aquarium with a lid.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_water_frogs_need_air\"><\/span>Do water frogs need air?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Frogs have lungs and breathe air from above the water, so <b>they don&#8217;t absolutely need aeration in the tank. A standard aquarium air pump and an air stone will help make your frogs healthier and happier, though.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_water_frogs_eat_fish_food\"><\/span>Can water frogs eat fish food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding: African Dwarf Frogs will eat a variety of food, including brine shrimp, bloodworms, commercial frog foods, <b>some commercial fish foods, krill, small pieces of worms and small live fish. They don&#8217;t have teeth and swallow their food whole, so food must be of an appropriate size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_need_for_a_water_frog\"><\/span>What do I need for a water frog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding: African Dwarf Frogs will eat a variety of food, including brine shrimp, bloodworms, commercial frog foods, <b>some commercial fish foods, krill, small pieces of worms and small live fish. They don&#8217;t have teeth and swallow their food whole, so food must be of an appropriate size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_freshwater_frogs_eat\"><\/span>What do freshwater frogs eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give your frogs <b>8 to 12 hours of light a day to simulate their natural environment. An automatic timer can help monitor the light. African dwarf frogs like their water tropical: 68 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (20-26 Celsius). An aquarium heater will keep their water at that frog-tastic temperature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_aquatic_frogs\"><\/span>How do you take care of aquatic frogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Frogs are truly generalist predatorsthey&#8217;ll eat just about anything that comes their way in the wild. They&#8217;ll eat <b>spiders, grasshoppers, butterflies, and just about anything else that fits in their mouth. Aquatic frogs eat a variety of aquatic invertebrates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_fully_aquatic_frogs\"><\/span>Are there fully aquatic frogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Frogs Are Fully Aquatic? <b>African Dwarf Frog are fully aquatic as are African Clawed Frog, Western Clawed Frog, and Western Dwarf Clawed Frog. These frogs spend the vast majority of their time underwater and do not live on land as much as other aquatic frogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_there_be_frogs_in_the_ocean\"><\/span>Can there be frogs in the ocean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Frogs are not found in the sea because frogspawn cannot survive saltwater; frogs are not found on small islands for the same reason. Reptiles, by contrast, frequently live in the sea, and even land reptiles can cross the sea.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you have a water frog as a pet?How long do pet water frogs live?How do you keep a water frog as a pet?Can you hold an aquatic frog?How do you take care of a water frog?What do pet water frogs eat?Are there any fully aquatic frogs?How long do aquatic frogs live&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-140817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140817"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=140817"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140817\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=140817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=140817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=140817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}