Budgett's frog Eats Samurai Pacman Food (Videos)

[Namio]

Hahaha, is that what my reputation on frog forum is?

[GrifTheGreat]

Hahaha, is that what my reputation on frog forum is?

No, but the pictures are quite memerable! Lol!

[GRABibus]

Normally the level of water for Budgett's frogs must be lower than this, no ?

[Namio]

Normally the level of water for Budgett's frogs must be lower than this, no ?

I think the depth of water will depend on the length of the animal. Less than three times the body length would be a safe water level for them. My frog is roughly 5 inches and the water depth I have is about 12 inches. She also has a rock cave providing her a platform that's about 3-4 inches to the water surface. These frogs have nostrils located on top of the head and can free float easily. Drowning should not be much of an issue for them. After all, they are aquatic frogs. However, a platform near the surface should always be provided.

[GrifTheGreat]

I think the depth of water will depend on the length of the animal. Less than three times the body length would be a safe water level for them. My frog is roughly 5 inches and the water depth I have is about 12 inches. She also has a rock cave providing her a platform that's about 3-4 inches to the water surface. These frogs have nostrils located on top of the head and can free float easily. Drowning should not be much of an issue for them. After all, they are aquatic frogs. However, a platform near the surface should always be provided.

You got it backwards Namio. Its one and a half to 3 times the thickness of the frog when at rest.

[Namio]

You got it backwards Namio. Its one and a half to 3 times the thickness of the frog when at rest.

It appears my frog appreciate the current depth because normally she pokes her eyes out of the water but when someone (me or my wife) comes near she dives straight to bottom for "safety." Having some depth it will make the frog feels safer IMO. Also for aquatic frogs, that extra volume of water will dilute their waste by acting like a buffer. Anyways, I will get an attachable platform for her.

[GrifTheGreat]

It appears my frog appreciate the current depth because normally she pokes her eyes out of the water but when someone (me or my wife) comes near she dives straight to bottom for "safety." Having some depth it will make the frog feels safer IMO. Also for aquatic frogs, that extra volume of water will dilute their waste by acting like a buffer. Anyways, I will get an attachable platform for her.

No need to defend yourself Namio. I was just telling you the specific depth the water is supposed to be for the husbandry of a Budgett's frog.