New Budgett's

You know Mike, these frogs to me are like Xenopus, just a lot more interesting (no offense to Xenopus fans). If I were in the market for an aquatic frog, Budgett's are top of the list. I rarely see people from the UK with these frogs, so it's nice to know they're still showing up in the trade there.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

How do you like your Vanzos? I'm getting some the first week in October. How active are they?

Originally Posted by John

You know Mike, these frogs to me are like Xenopus, just a lot more interesting (no offense to Xenopus fans). If I were in the market for an aquatic frog, Budgett's are top of the list. I rarely see people from the UK with these frogs, so it's nice to know they're still showing up in the trade there.

They are great frogs John and I've wanted one for quite some time- I love Xenopus too (in fact I have a tank cycling as we speak for a group of them!). The Budgetts are very entertaining to watch tho - have quite a lot of floating salvinia and its very funny to see a pair of eyes rise up between the leaves!

Originally Posted by bshmerlie

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

How do you like your Vanzos? I'm getting some the first week in October. How active are they?

They are lovely darts Cheri - my trio are pretty active (in fact I think I have tads in some brom axils) - I have found that their activity does increase with the planting density so I advise lots and lots of broms and foliage plants!

They had a nice selection yesterday at the show.

i've never actually seen one in the pet trade and what a pity because they are so interesting.

stunning frog mike

Originally Posted by berksmike

They are great frogs John and I've wanted one for quite some time- I love Xenopus too (in fact I have a tank cycling as we speak for a group of them!). The Budgetts are very entertaining to watch tho - have quite a lot of floating salvinia and its very funny to see a pair of eyes rise up between the leaves!

I agree that these frogs are wonderful (and cute). Are they better than Xenopus? Even a long time Xenopus keeper like me might warm up to them

Originally Posted by milky85

i've never actually seen one in the pet trade and what a pity because they are so interesting.

stunning frog mike

Cheers mate - got mine from Blue Lizard Reptiles and they still have some in stock and do courier.

Originally Posted by tgampper

I agree that these frogs are wonderful (and cute). Are they better than Xenopus? Even a long time Xenopus keeper like me might warm up to them

Xenopus are funny little characters too

Congrats on your new froggy!!!

ah got you mate, i've had a look on there a few times, have some interesting things in stock and in all fairness their delivery prices are very reasonable.

did they send you pics of him first or were you just lucky, because he/she has some beautiful markings... You'll have to keep us all updated on his/her progress

I got mine from Blue Lizard too, they have some great looking frogs!Your little guy is so cute

You don't see Budgett's for sale in Europe often. I only know 3 or 4 shops who are offering them right now. Prices also vary a lot. Really nice frog of course!

I've always thought Budgett's were interesting. I like how their eyes always look like they're surprised or excited. I've read that their appetite .atches and sometimes surpasses Pacmans. I have been debating on getting a Budgett's later on. Is the keeping of a Budgett's more difficult than Horned frogs?

Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat

I've always thought Budgett's were interesting. I like how their eyes always look like they're surprised or excited. I've read that their appetite .atches and sometimes surpasses Pacmans. I have been debating on getting a Budgett's later on. Is the keeping of a Budgett's more difficult than Horned frogs?

By supprised and excited, you mean retarded, ugly and full derp?

I like your setup. Lucky frog.

Originally Posted by ViperJr

By supprised and excited, you mean retarded, ugly and full derp?

Lol! Yeah they also fit the derp along with excited and surprised. I've seen some videos of these guys. From what I've seen they are fairly aggressive. Barking and screaming at whatever they feel threatened by. I like them even if they look a little duuhhh deerrpp Lol!

They do look pretty slow but believe me, these guys are incredibly alert. Mine always looks really happy, hasn't barked much but tries to attack anything that goes near her tank!

Thought I'd post an update of this fella - really growing fast (apologies for the quality and water stains on the glass!):







http://youtu.be/CXM0BFv_bEQ

http://youtu.be/96VDI6DtkJQ

Very nice frog; like it's spotted markings. Thanks for sharing pics and videos; tank looks very good too!