new from california

[kelleriuppenlatz]

Hi! I am a 3rd grade teacher from Southern California and I know very little about frogs...just that I loved the tiny green frogs living around Big Bear lake as a young girl. I have a fairly big aquarium and I would like to put frogs in it for my classroom of 3rd graders to enjoy and learn about. I am wondering what kind of frogs are the easiest to take care of? Are there any frogs that do not require a heater? Does keeping frogs cost a lot?
Thank you!

[flybyferns]

Hi! I am a 3rd grade teacher from Southern California and I know very little about frogs...just that I loved the tiny green frogs living around Big Bear lake as a young girl. I have a fairly big aquarium and I would like to put frogs in it for my classroom of 3rd graders to enjoy and learn about. I am wondering what kind of frogs are the easiest to take care of? Are there any frogs that do not require a heater? Does keeping frogs cost a lot?
Thank you!

Hello again,
Do you know the name of this "tiny green frogs living around Big Bear lake " ?
Did it live in the water, on the ground or in/on the trees?
I found this site that might help to identify it:
Identifying California Frogs and Toads
It is very possible you could find a breeder, enabling you to purchase a captive bread species once you identify it.
A visit to a local reptile/herp expo may help get you started.
Perhaps members living in Southern Cal. could help........maybe post a new thread in the "general Discussion ' area specific to this question.

As far as costs go. It can become costly. ( I can personally vouch for that ! ) However, depending on the species , costs could be kept under control with a simple environment the children could participate in creating. What a great project. Your idea about no need for heat is great, as this will eliminate the potential of an accident around young children.
( with the children and the frog)
Lynn

[Lija]

As far as costs go. It can become costly. ( I can personally vouch for that ! )
Lynn

me too

welcome to the forum! what a great idea, i bet kids would love it! just a suggestion, have you considered getting a tadpoles and get kids watch them grow! I know for my daughter that was the very best experience ever as she said and when they will watch them get bigger and take care later.

Welcome to the forum!

[demon amphibians]

I live in So cal as well, I go frog hunting all the time but usually I do it when I am fishing and nothing is biting. If you can send me a pic of these little frogs you speak of I may be able to help you identify them. And from there I can also help you find out if you can purchase captive born and where they are sold.