Sit and wait predator activity patterns

[GrifTheGreat]

I wonder if the " sit and wait " predation of Ceratophrys has been compounded into an in-appropriate understandinding
in the husbandry of these frogs.

Hank

Hmm Could be possible, but I have seen hunting activity in some of my frogs. Especially those who have not been trained to tong feed yet. I believe that in the wild that since food doesn't always just happen by that they would venture out from the safety of their burrows to scour the forest floor for insects, spiders, rodents, lizards, other frogs, etc. Doesn't mean that they're any less of a sit and wait predator, but more that if needs be they will adapt to a need to hunt rather than wait for what may or may not come to pass by.

So do you believe that captivity has made the species lazy Hank?

[IvoryReptiles]

We have seen them use their hind feet as lures, especially the cornuta. I know it isn't professional, but I giggle every time I see it!!

[Namio]

We have seen them use their hind feet as lures, especially the cornuta. I know it isn't professional, but I giggle every time I see it!!

The technical term for that prey luring tactic is called, "toe wiggling." LOL!