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    Species: Leptodactylus pentadactylus

    Common Names: Smoky jungle frog, south american bullfrog, foam nest frog
    (not to be confused with Chiromantis rufescens) common bullfrog

    Other Similar Species: Rana species, Ceratophrys species

    Distribution: Amazon basin, Peru, Brazil, Colombia

    Temperatures: 24 -35 °C

    Humidity: 80-100%

    Life Span: 3-5 years (all are most likely wild caught so life span may vary)

    Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate

    Status: Least concern (rare in captivity)

    Enclosure Size: ten gallon inch rule applies (80 gallons for 8 inch frog) These frogs are
    terrestrial but not as aquatic as their green north american counterparts so do not
    provide a large water area but instead a large water bowl or a divided 80 tro 20% ratio
    of land and water dividing using plexiglass or cork flats. Provide plants for the frog to hide
    under during the day becaus ethis is a nocturnal species.

    Substrate: These frogs are a burrowing species, substrates such as cocoa husk are commonly
    used for the Pacman frogs and are successful being used for this species as well, for a more
    naturalistic substrate choice, ABG mix from josh's frogs or teh Atlanta botanical gardens is a
    mix of many substrates used for dart frogs. this mix of substrate dose not restrict to dart
    frogs and is very attractive in any terrarium. Be aware that this frog species is more active
    that a pacman frog and have powerful hind legs for jumping as well as digging.

    Food: Crickets can be fed to young individuals. Roaches of any sort can be used but use caution
    with Hissing roaches, they have a harder shell and is more difficult to digest. Superworms can be fed
    as an alternative to mealworms because they have less chitin in their exoskelleton, cut the heads
    off before feeding to prevent any bites. Rodents should only be fed sparsingley to avoid obesity
    issues and possible blindness

    Breeding: No successful breeding programs are available in captivity without induced hormones so
    most if not all smoky jungle frogs are wild caught specimins. Breeding could be achieved in captivity
    by using a large water area and using a rain system after eggs are laid. in the wild, the frogs breed
    Before the rainy season so their eggs can be washed away into the surrounding lakes and rivers.
    males will call from water areas and use auxillary amplexux on the female. after amplexux is achieved,
    the male will create a Foam nest by rubbing his legs together with his mucus used to hydrate the frog
    in times of dryness, the eggs are laid within this "foam nest" and are washed away by the rains, eggs
    will hatch within one to three days and tadpoles will be omniverous even feeding on their dead
    brothers and sisters.

    Sexing: Males are smaller than females, have darker throats and will develop nuptual pads to compete
    for females and for the use of mating, Males will also have considerably large "popeye" like arms for clasping
    the female. Females of this species are much larger and fatter ranging from 8 inches for large females, males
    usually attain 5 inches at the largest.

    **A note on this species**
    Smoky jungle frogs have a mild toxin used for defense, be sure to wash your hands before and after handelling
    this frog and try to avoid contact with eyes, tears will neutralize the toxins but if eyes start to sting, was them
    out emmediately with cold water.
    "A Righteous man cares for his animals" - Proverbs 12:10
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    0.0.2 Dendrobates tinctorius "Azureus"



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