Ornate or Albino cran?

[Bodeman]

I've been considering for weeks now to get a horned frog and am well read in their care requirements. But I'm torn between an ornate or albino cranwelli, the two kinds I like best. I've been leaning more towards the ornate because I hear they are the better eaters, but I really like the overall colors of the albinos (normals, strawberrys, etc) and I hear they too often eat well but are a bit more reclusive and shyer than ornates.

Anyone have a personal preference?

Also if I go with an albino, would a 15w house bulb be suitable for use as a day bulb (for 12-hour cycle; heating requirements would be met by way of infrared)? I know they're more sensitive about lights.

[danfrog]

No day bulb for albino cranwelli. Just normal room lighting

[BerserkApe]

As an owner of an Albino of both species, I say I like the Ornate far more. They carry themselves with a little more power and their features are more pronounced.

[Bodeman]

You own an albino ornate? I thought those didn't exist.

[BerserkApe]

As far as I can tell Rygel is an Ornate. Let me get up some pics later.

[danfrog]

You can use the red incandescent bulbs for heat though.

[danfrog]

If he is an albino he is a cranwelli.

[Hypnotic]

I agree with danfrong, I've done my research and there are no albino ornatas in the pet trade.
Edit: Even found a post of GrifTheGreat saying it!

[BerserkApe]

Are we referring to pink/white albino or one of the citrus albino? Or is it no form of albinism at all in Ornates?

[GrifTheGreat]

Are we referring to pink/white albino or one of the citrus albino? Or is it no form of albinism at all in Ornates?

There are rumors of albino ornates... but I have never seen a picture. I've never even seen an albino Orwell. The only Ceratophrys species that is known to produce any sort of albinos is Cranwelli. I would totally love to have an albino of other species (particularly an albino Aurita!), but until I see a substantiated claim of one I don't believe it.

As far as your original question, Bodeman: It really comes down to your personal preference. There is no real difference in their care other than the albino being able to only use red/night lights. I know everyone hypes up the Ornates' size and feeding response, but in my personal experience my Cranwellis have better feeding response and average bigger sizes. Appetite, size, and personality all vary drastically from each individual frog rather than by speices.

[BerserkApe]

So what is he/she then?