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    I would say most defiantly that they are both African clawed frogs.

    I use to have a pair back when I lived in South Carolina

    If you live in one of those states, just keep them until they pass and do not let them escape into the wild.

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    @Aydentheamphibian - Thanks for your help! I needed the clarification just so that I can prepare later on. I currently live in New York and I do plan on telling the pet store where I bought these frogs from. It's unfair for someone to buy these frogs without knowing what they're actually buying and I plan to hopefully clear things up by tomorrow.
    @Louis Charles Bruckner - Thanks for the confirmation! I would never let them go, they've become to close to us to give them up!

    Yes I actually do have further questions relating to their growth. Since they will grow to roughly the size of a "fist", is the tank requirement actually: 10 gallons per clawed frog?
    And as they grow, what other foods are good for them? Currently I feed them small sized frog food (pellets) and every now and then I will switch to black worms (they absolutely love it!).

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayFrog View Post
    @Aydentheamphibian - Thanks for your help! I needed the clarification just so that I can prepare later on. I currently live in New York and I do plan on telling the pet store where I bought these frogs from. It's unfair for someone to buy these frogs without knowing what they're actually buying and I plan to hopefully clear things up by tomorrow.
    @Louis Charles Bruckner - Thanks for the confirmation! I would never let them go, they've become to close to us to give them up!

    Yes I actually do have further questions relating to their growth. Since they will grow to roughly the size of a "fist", is the tank requirement actually: 10 gallons per clawed frog?
    And as they grow, what other foods are good for them? Currently I feed them small sized frog food (pellets) and every now and then I will switch to black worms (they absolutely love it!).
    ACF do like black worms a lot but just be careful because live black worm cultures usually contain leeches (trust me, I know this first hand..). I personally alternate between reptomin and earthworms for my frogs. They appear to have a particular affinity for nightcrawlers but ACF aren't exactly picky eaters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayFrog View Post
    Yes I actually do have further questions relating to their growth. Since they will grow to roughly the size of a "fist", is the tank requirement actually: 10 gallons per clawed frog?
    And as they grow, what other foods are good for them? Currently I feed them small sized frog food (pellets) and every now and then I will switch to black worms (they absolutely love it!).
    Unfortunately, yes. The tank requirement really is 10 gallons for each frog, though it does depend on the tank. If you can get a longer tank rather than a normal or taller tank, you may be able to squeeze a few inches off - being that 3 can live happily in 20 gallon long tank. It might not seem so understandable right now, but it'll become more obvious as they get older. As for their diet, there are definitely a few options. You can use crickets, live guppies if convenient, blood worms, nightcrawlers or brine shrimp. There are more alternatives too, and I believe pellets would still suffice - but you would have to look into that. Like said above, they aren't going to turn down much. Though avoid freeze dried food, fish flakes, goldfish/minnows and unless they are your only option - it would probably be wise to stay clear of the beef hearts. They aren't super dangerous or anything, but can cause heart failure if made a staple. I'm very happy you figured this out now though, and not later. I'd love to hear more, so don't hesistate to check in now and then!

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