Hello All new to Frogs/toads need some help

[Tropicok]

Hi Adam, glad you are here. I'm new to amphibians too. Started working with them as a volunteer at the local Zoo a year ago and became addicted. My first was a tree frog and I used the opportunity to plant a 10-gal jungle which I enjoy very much. I come into the herp room after dark and use a flashlight to watch the beautiful nocturnal frog. The next purchase were the 3 fire-bellied frogs after watching their daytime activity at the reptile pet store. I picked brightly colored frogs (they can be various shades of green & brown) and have laughed everyday since then. Having success (so far, crossing fingers) I got bold and bought a lovely turquoise dart froglet and haven't regretted the $35 spent. He is growing and becoming more social. My White's tree frog is also social and on the rare occasions when I hold it the sense of being connected to a world few of us understand is inspiring.

[JeffX]

Both are great beginner amphibians, but I have to agree Fire-bellies are much more active. If you want some amphibians to watch than they are the best bet between the two.

[Jace]

I currently have 7 Fire-bellies, and I owned a Pacman a couple of years ago. I will continue to have Fire-bellies, but I really doubt I will ever own a Pacman again. In terms of comical relief, the Fire-bellies live it up; they climb, jump, swim, wrestle, bark, and are basically small clowns. You will have much fun planning their new living spaces (this Forum will give you tons of ideas in that department and all we ask for in return are a few pictures!!) and then sit back and watch them check out their surroundings like kids in a playground. Obviously, my vote is with these little frogs-you will never regret it!