Hello Frog443,

Welcome to the forum .

There is a lot to consider when having a frog as a pet. Free frogs are not really free, you see.

You will have to make him a safe home with the right temperature and moisture. Depending on the type of frog you get, your frog might need plants, things to climb on if he's a tree frog, a water bowl, places to hide, coconut fiber substrate (a special type of floor covering in the tank) which needs to be purchased and changed every month, a thermometer, a hygrometer to measure the moisture in the tank, a sprayer, something to cover the back and two sides of his tank to help him feel safe, a screened lid. He will also need a solution called dechlorinator to take chlorine/chlorines and detoxify heavy metals that are in our tap water because they will poison a frog. He'll need crickets, worms, or fruit flies for food depending on the frog chosen. Frogs need vitamins and calcium with vitamin D3 to be healthy or they will get sick and die. Some frogs also need UVB lights for extra vitamin D. You'll often need to heat your frog's tank with a heat pad or lamp light. These can be bought at a pet store. Lots to consider.

Frogs ARE great pets . Once the initial costs of getting your frog and his pet supplies is done, the monthly costs would be substrate, insects for food, and replacing the calcium/D3 and vitamins. Not too bad . It's just the initial setting up.

Depending on the frog or toad you chose, it doesn't have to be expensive. Maybe you could discuss with your mom how much you like them and if you're willing to do some reading to educate yourself on how to take care of the type of frog or toad you'd like, maybe she'll see that you're ready for the responsibility of having a pet frog . Maybe she'll change her mind when she sees how interested you are .

There are lots of great frogs and toads to choose frog .

And we are always here to help guide you along the way .