Favorite frogs, and "wish list" frogs

[emandkel]

I'm up, enjoying a late Friday / early morning Saturday without the worry of work until Monday. I know similar threads have come up before, but, from your experience, what are your favorite horned frogs, and what types of frogs are on your wish list?

I've had (and have) ornates, cranwellis, and fantasy frogs. I had 2 Joaz as well. One I rehomed a while back (wish I didn't) and the other one died recently, not sure why, just found him dead. He was only about 2 3/4" long, and a picky eater, but my first definite male and my first calling horned frog. I miss the little guy.

My ornates, as I've stated before, are by far my favorite so far. Second are my fantasy frogs.

As far as other types of horned frogs, I'd probably go for a Pacific Horned Frog (the small horned frogs) for something different. Cornutas have neat coloration, but I have my fantasy frogs which to me, are similar (and part Cornuta) and a lot less expensive. Auritas have a lot of variation, very pretty frogs, get a good size, but are expensive (not to mention hard to find). Although unrelated, also possible, if I can find healthy ones, may be a couple of M. nasuta -- Malaysian (sp) Horned frogs.

[GrifTheGreat]

I'm up, enjoying a late Friday / early morning Saturday without the worry of work until Monday. I know similar threads have come up before, but, from your experience, what are your favorite horned frogs, and what types of frogs are on your wish list?

I've had (and have) ornates, cranwellis, and fantasy frogs. I had 2 Joaz as well. One I rehomed a while back (wish I didn't) and the other one died recently, not sure why, just found him dead. He was only about 2 3/4" long, and a picky eater, but my first definite male and my first calling horned frog. I miss the little guy.

My ornates, as I've stated before, are by far my favorite so far. Second are my fantasy frogs.

As far as other types of horned frogs, I'd probably go for a Pacific Horned Frog (the small horned frogs) for something different. Cornutas have neat coloration, but I have my fantasy frogs which to me, are similar (and part Cornuta) and a lot less expensive. Auritas have a lot of variation, very pretty frogs, get a good size, but are expensive (not to mention hard to find). Although unrelated, also possible, if I can find healthy ones, may be a couple of M. nasuta -- Malaysian (sp) Horned frogs.

I pretty much want a pair of each individual species of Ceratophrys and a couple of the Subceratophrys. Ceratophrys stolzmani(Pacific Horned Frogs) are also hard to find, but appear occationally. I'm sure Mike can find you some since he does know a breeder that has them.

Like I've said many times though, we are biased because we don't really have a favorite. I have four of the 8 species and they are all different in personality and natural behavior. Even their posture and overall appearence is different. I may get some Cornuta later this year and some other colors morph cranwelli from Mike and the Ivorys.

C. calcarata would be nice, but are supposedly more of a trouble feeder than C. cornuta so that may not be something I'll try for a while. We will see.

[AMKReptiles]

my favorite ill say Caatingas...wish list Auritas and phantom.

[pyxieBob]

I neeeeed a joaz this green!!!!!!

my favorite ill say caatingas...wish list auritas and phantom.

[mikesfrogs]

my favorite ill say Caatingas...wish list Auritas and phantom.

Did I send you that caatinga?

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[AMKReptiles]

Did I send you that caatinga?

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Na I got it from Kevin last year...

[mikesfrogs]

Aw ok.

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[AMKReptiles]

They grow super slow lol.. He/she is like 7 months

[demon amphibians]

They grow super slow lol.. He/she is like 7 months

That is a beautiful frog i have never seen them that bright before. I know with some frogs depending on what veggies you feed your feeders brightens the color of your frog is that true with this species?

[Theeblueking]

They grow super slow lol.. He/she is like 7 months

YES! they do grow sooo slow in comparison to my high red ornates, the ornates are younger and have already outgrown the caatingas, and eat way more,the caatingas skip meals regularly.
My favorite are my high red ornates they eat so well and grow so fast, I have one though that eats well but isnt growing (possible male??) hes so0 cute!<<My fav the little guy that doesnt grow(or grows very slowly) on his back he has a spot thats 2 spots on the other frogs.
As for wish list....Mikes collection would be my wish list and beyond Immediate wish list would be some blue frogs some very blue frogs since blue is my fav color samurai blues! Yusuke will be in chicago area in march so i will prob get a few from him then. I would also love an Aurita collection.

[mikesfrogs]

Should be from the may spawn. Only one breeder of caatingas. Mine are almost ready

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[AMKReptiles]

Do they get as big as a Cranwellis?

[mikesfrogs]

YEs

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[deranged chipmunk]

I'm more of a tree/dart frog guy, so excuse me if i don't know the latin name, but if i were to get a phat frog, it would be a malaysian horned frog(?).

[GrifTheGreat]

I'm more of a tree/dart frog guy, so excuse me if i don't know the latin name, but if i were to get a phat frog, it would be a malaysian horned frog(?).

Megophrys nasuta is not a phat frog. It is terrestrial, but doesn't coinside with phat frogs. They are not part of the genus Ceratophrys and are not related closely. They are really cool though.

[deranged chipmunk]

Thanks Grif. Like is said, tree/dart guy. Thanks for the correction and info forget my last post then. Lol Phantoms are cool, and so is that new baby you got.

[AMKReptiles]

That is a beautiful frog i have never seen them that bright before. I know with some frogs depending on what veggies you feed your feeders brightens the color of your frog is that true with this species?

I really don't know lol.. I feed all my frogs Canadian night crawlers..

[mikesfrogs]

That is a beautiful frog i have never seen them that bright before. I know with some frogs depending on what veggies you feed your feeders brightens the color of your frog is that true with this species?

Caatingas are naturally bright in color.

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[Lija]

lol i better not to start thinking about my wish list
so far it goes like that:
- green cornuta
- samurai blue
both ( from Mike) going home with me in 7 weeks yeah!!!!!!!
- i better not to think about what else i want lol but caatingas are definitely on my later list.

Bill - nasutas may be not phat frogs but they are for sure fat frogs lol

[GrifTheGreat]

lol i better not to start thinking about my wish list
so far it goes like that:
- green cornuta
- samurai blue
both ( from Mike) going home with me in 7 weeks yeah!!!!!!!
- i better not to think about what else i want lol but caatingas are definitely on my later list.

Bill - nasutas may be not phat frogs but they are for sure fat frogs lol

Lol!!