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Are Poison Dart Frogs Really Poisonous?

December 1st 2009 19:00
Dart frogs are a popular pet frog among many enthusiasts, but they are a very fragile pet. In the wild, the species are poisonous, but when put in captivity and the diet changes, they are not longer poisonous. This in turn changes their stability as an animal, so to speak. If their enclosure isn't just right, then they won't survive well. Frogs, in general are good pets, but not all are great for beginners, and being that dart frogs come in a wide variety of colors, they are generally a first choice, but they're not for everyone to care for.


In terms of being poisonous though, they're just not poisonous in captivity, which is why they are sold as pets and are legal to sell. Unlike many states, where you have to have a permit to have poisonous and/or venomous pets, dart frogs are legal in all states because they are safe pets.

Are Poison Dart Frogs Really Poisonous?

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Common Pet Frogs

November 19th 2009 13:46
Frogs are appealing pets for many people and children because they are cheap, colorful, and require relatively smaller enclosures. When choosing a pet frog, it's best that you do your research before you head to the pet store or reptile show so that you know which frog species you want and so that you know how to take care of it.

Consider the following pet frogs.

Beginner pet frogs:
* African dwarf frog
* Pac man frog (ornate horned frog)
* Budgett's frog
* Oriental firebellied frog
* White's tree frog (Dumpy frog)
* Bullfrogs
* Green tree frog

Other pet frogs to consider:
* Dart frog
* Red eye tree frog


Depending on what type of frog you're looking for, you'll find that the frog you want will vary. If you're looking for an active frog, then you probably don't want a pac man frog, Budgett's frog, or bullfrog, as they're all pretty low key and boring.

If you're looking for an aquatic frog, then you don't want a tree frog.

Depending on what you're looking for, what you get will vary. Just make sure that you do your research before you go out and buy a new pet frog. You want to know how to care for it, and it's really recommended that you have the enclosure set up when you bring the pet home.

No matter what frog you get, it's best that you don't handle it. Frogs breath through their skin, and if you have anything on your hands, the frog can absorb it.


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Tips for picking out a frog

November 15th 2009 13:21
When looking for a pet frog, you want to make sure the the one you pick out is healthy. You may think that by adopting a sick frog, you'll be doing the frog a favor, but it can get quite expensive in treatments and vet visits to make a sick frog healthy. It's just much easier, especially if you don't have the money and time it takes for a sick frog, to just purchase a healthy one.

When at the pet store, they'll more than likely have a few frogs per enclosure, unless you're looking at frogs who are known cannibals, like pac man frogs. You want to make sure that all of the frogs in the enclosure look healthy. If there's one sick one, you don't know if they're all really sick, but just not as bad off as the worse one.

You want too look for clean water and a clean environment. You want a frog that has good vibrant colors, clear eyes and appears alert.

Before going to choose a pet frog, you want to make sure that you know what the signs of a sick frog are so that you know what to look for.

If you have any doubts about the frogs at the pet store, don't purchase one. They will get new shipments, and more than likely you have other pet stores that carry frogs. And, remember if you are just looking for more frogs to add to your tank of already existing frogs, you want to quarantine the new frogs so that if they are sick, you don't infect your other frogs; it's best to quarantine for at least 30-60 days.

Choosing a Healthy Pet Frog

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Pac Man Frog Illnesses

November 11th 2009 20:36
Ornate frogs are generally pretty hardy frogs, but being an amphibian they do breath through their skin, which can cause some issues if they're habitat isn't cared for properly. Because they breath through their skin, you'll find that they soak in the toxins from foul water and dirty substrate, which of course can cause health problems for the frog. You'll find that poorly or non-supplemented food can also cause health concerns.

Depending on how much money you are willing to spend on a sick frog, you'll find that it may or may not be worth it. So, the best thing that you need to do it keep a clean water bowl and a clean enclosure, so that your frog doesn't get sick.

Of course there are other things can can cause a frog to get sick, but in most cases, it's due to foul water and substrate.

Clean the enclosure once a month, but you want to make sure that the water is changed every other day if not daily.

For signs of the more common illness that affect pac man frogs, check out : Common Illness in Pac Man Frogs

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