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Tomato Frog
(Dyscophus guineti)
DESCRIPTION: This frog originates from Madagascar.
It is a bright tomato to brown/red colour with dark stripes of variable width on its sides.
They have an unpleasant skin secretion. Wear gloves when working with them
ADULT SIZE: 2-3 inches
LIFE SPAN: 2-8 years
RATING: Suitable for those with experience
DIET: Small crickets and pinkie mice
HABITAT: A slightly covered aquatic terrarium with 1/3 water portion 4-6 inches deep.
Use a moist substrate of sand or bark and provide hiding places.
WATER TEMPERATURE: 77F (25`C)
AIR TEMPERATURE:74-83F (23-28`C) Cooler at night.
HUMIDITY: 80-100%
LIGHTING: 10-12 hours.
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Ornate Horned Frog
(Ceratophrys Ornata)
Otherwise known as the Pac-Man Frog
DESCRIPTION: These frogs originate from Southern South America. They possess a large squatting body and large head. They are brown or green in colour with red markings and have a readiness to bite. They are very inactive and live in solitude.
ADULT SIZE: 3-6 inches and are often as wide as they are long.
LIFE SPAN: 16 years +
RATING: Suitable for those with experience
DIET: Crickets, minnows, goldfish. Feed dead rodents occasionally. Vitamin and mineral supplements are essential.
HABITAT: A woodland terrarium set-up is ideal. Use a wet substrate and provide clumps of moss and plants and rocks for hiding.
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Red and Black Walking Frog
DESCRIPTION:
ADULT SIZE: 2-3 inches
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DIET: Crickets amd mealworms
HABITAT: A woodland terrarium set-up is ideal. Use a wet substrate and provide clumps of moss and branches and rocks for climbing and hiding
WATER TEMPERATURE:
AIR TEMPERATURE: 59-68F (15-20`C)
HUMIDITY:
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Oriental Fire-bellied Toad
(Bombina Orientalis)
DESCRIPTION: These toads are native to Asian parts
ADULT SIZE: 1.5-2 inches
LIFE SPAN: 14 years +
RATING: Suitable for beginners
DIET: Crickets and mealworms.
HABITAT: This should be a semi-aquatic terrarium or an aquarium with floating plants and driftwood upon which to bask. These are hardy creatures but be careful not to keep them too warm.
WATER TEMPERATURE: 72-75F (22-24`C)
AIR TEMPERATURE: 68-77F (20-25`C) Cooler at night.
HUMIDITY: 60-80%
LIGHTING: 10-12 hours. Spotlight for basking.
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White’s Tree Frog
(LitoriaCaerulea)
Otherwise known as the Australian Giant Green Tree Frog
DESCRIPTION: This quite large and relatively smooth skinned frog has a jade green back, greenish lips and folds above the eyes. They will live in small groups.
ADULT SIZE: 3-4 inches
LIFE SPAN: 20 years +
RATING: Suitable for beginners
DIET: Crickets, mealworms and an occasional pinkie mouse.
HABITAT: A woodland terrarium set-up is ideal. Provide a water bowl large enough for soaking and branches and rocks for climbing and hiding. Do not keep too damp and mist twice weekly.
WATER TEMPERATURE: 77F (25`C)
AIR TEMPERATURE: 74-83F (23-28`C). Cooler at night
HUMIDITY: 60-70%
LIGHTING: 10-12 hours
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American Green Tree Frog
(Hyla Cinerea)
DESCRIPTION: These frogs have smooth green to brown backs with white lateral stripes. They will live in groups.
ADULT SIZE: About 2 inches
LIFE SPAN: 6 years +
RATING: Suitable for beginners
DIET: Crickets. Vitamin and mineral supplements are essential
HABITAT: A woodland terrarium set-up is ideal. Use a wet substrate and provide clumps of moss and a shallow water dish. Branches and rocks can be added for climbing and hiding.
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Chinese Fire-bellied Newt
(Cynops Orientalis)
DESCRIPTION: These newts have dark brown backs with an intensively bright red belly. They live well in groups.
ADULT SIZE: Up to 3.5 inches
LIFE SPAN: 15-25 years
RATING: Suitable for beginners.
DIET: Mealworms, tubifex worms and fish food
HABITAT: Either a semi-aquatic terrarium or a gently, but efficiently filtered aquarium is ideal. Provide hiding places and dry places to sit. Make sure you have a lid, they are great escape artists.
WATER TEMPERATURE: 59-70F (15-22`C)
LIGHTING: Subdued.
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Spanish Ribbed Newt
(Pleurodeles Waltl)
DESCRIPTION:
ADULT SIZE: Up to 12 inches
LIFE SPAN:
RATING: Suitable for beginners
DIET: Mealworms, tubifex worms and small fish. Mineral supplements are essential.
HABITAT: An aquatic terrarium with 50% water 4-6 inches deep. Use a moss land substrate. Provide hiding places
WATER TEMPERATURE: 65-72F (18-22`C)
AIR TEMPERATURE: 63-68F (17-20`C)
LIGHTING: 10-12 hours.
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Spotted Salamander
(Ambystoma Maculatum)
DESCRIPTION: Depending on species but all have similar needs and will all live in groups.
ADULT SIZE: 5-10 inches, depending on species
LIFE SPAN: 5-20 years depending on species
RATING: Suitable for beginners
DIET: Crickets and mealworms, fresh fish and some will eat pelleted fish food
HABITAT: A woodland terrarium set-up is ideal. Use a wet moss substrate and provide clumps of moss and a shallow water dish. Plants and rocks can be added for hiding. Make sure you have a lid, they are great escape artists.
TEMPERATURE: 64-66F (18-19`C). Temperatures over 20`C will only be tolerated for a short time.
HUMIDITY: 80-100%
LIGHTING: 10-12 hours
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Fire Salamander
(Salamandra Salamandra)
DESCRIPTION: Depending on species but all have similar needs and will all live in groups.
ADULT SIZE: 5-10 inches, depending on species
LIFE SPAN: 5-20 years depending on species
RATING: Suitable for beginners
DIET: Crickets and mealworms, fresh fish and some will eat pelleted fish food
HABITAT: A woodland terrarium set-up is ideal. Use a wet moss substrate and provide clumps of moss and a shallow water dish. Plants and rocks can be added for hiding. Make sure you have a lid, they are great escape artists.
TEMPERATURE: 64-66F (18-19`C). Temperatures over 20`C will only be tolerated for a short time.
HUMIDITY: 80-100%
LIGHTING: 10-12 hours
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Tiger Salamander
(Ambystoma Tigrinum)
DESCRIPTION: Depending on species but all have similar needs and will all live in groups.
ADULT SIZE: 5-10 inches, depending on species
LIFE SPAN: 5-20 years depending on species
RATING: Suitable for beginners
DIET: Crickets and mealworms, fresh fish and some will eat pelleted fish food
HABITAT: A woodland terrarium set-up is ideal. Use a wet moss substrate and provide clumps of moss and a shallow water dish. Plants and rocks can be added for hiding. Make sure you have a lid, they are great escape artists.
TEMPERATURE: 64-66F (18-19`C). Temperatures over 20`C will only be tolerated for a short time.
HUMIDITY: 80-100%
LIGHTING: 10-12 hours
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