How much space would one need to keep an adult American bullfrog? I found a little one at my dad's friend's swimming pool and I decided to get the little guy out of the pool water. I gotta say I'm getting attached to him/her and I thought I might keep it. Any thoughts, questions, comments?
0.1.0 Lepidobatrachus laevis-George-RIP
0.1.0 Ceratophrys cranwelli x cornuta-Peggy
0.0.1 Litoria caerulea-Fremont
0.0.1 Lithobates catesbeianus-The Bullfrog
0.0.2 Ranitomeya sp.-Clay and Gemma
Hi Brett ! It depends on the adult size, but roughly a feet tank length per in. of frog will get you an idea. So if it maxes out at 4 in. that would be a 55 gallon tank, etc. They usually are kept in dry/wet set-ups around 1/4 to 1/3 dry rate and the rest water. How big is your baby now?
Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !
0.1.0 Lepidobatrachus laevis-George-RIP
0.1.0 Ceratophrys cranwelli x cornuta-Peggy
0.0.1 Litoria caerulea-Fremont
0.0.1 Lithobates catesbeianus-The Bullfrog
0.0.2 Ranitomeya sp.-Clay and Gemma
That is fine for now. Know of members that keep them in covered outdoors kiddie pools (weather permitting). Think FF member Caspian has them inside in tanks and is experienced with them.
Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !
0.1.0 Lepidobatrachus laevis-George-RIP
0.1.0 Ceratophrys cranwelli x cornuta-Peggy
0.0.1 Litoria caerulea-Fremont
0.0.1 Lithobates catesbeianus-The Bullfrog
0.0.2 Ranitomeya sp.-Clay and Gemma
Bullfrogs can grow quite large. Most will grow to be 4-8". I would recommend a final tank size of 55-100 us gallons for an adult. My Bully is 5+" now and a 75 just fits him. They like land with a pond. They love to swim.
Be careful with a home without a lid because they can jump 3-6ft without difficulty . One time I was cleaning his tank and had the lid off and he jumped out of his old 55 and onto my couch. Whoopsie! I also have clips on the screen lid sides. They are strong .
Yes, they eat well .
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