Noob In Need of a Frog!

[DVirginiana]

Just putting it out there, I really can't recommend using any type of frog for filming. Even with the most docile species, you definitely run a risk of getting a nervous frog that is stressed by any sort of interaction: Even someone walking past an enclosure with three sides covered can be enough to cause them to stop eating... Just search old forum posts. Even with the calmest species, it's a common problem.

Eh... Honestly, there's just no way to do it without it being unnecessarily stressful to the frog or risking a bite-and-toss to anyone nearby. Even in situations where the stress isn't a serious issue with most reptiles, it can cause serious hunger strikes and even death in frogs. There's really no way to spin performing with a herp that is beneficial to the herp... At best, it doesn't cause lasting problems from stress.
Just to be VERY clear: I'm not accusing you of abuse. I really do commend you even bothering to look for info on a species you want to work with in this sort of situation. But it's definitely not the 'path of least stress' for a frog. I just have pretty strong opinions about using animals in entertainment that can't understand the process or really benefit from behavioral rewards (like a dog).

If you won't consider ANY other herp than a pac; I'd recommend a non-albino Cranwelli. Cheap, fairly calm, species, and albinos may develop vision issues (and get bitey) with exposure to light. If you'd consider another frog: White's tree frogs tolerate handling better, sit still on most perches, and are brightly colored. PLUS; they have adorable faces and tend to follow action in a manner that an audience could relate to.

Any way you might consider something like a bearded dragon? They come in some wonderfully bright paint jobs, deal with commotion well, sit still, ect. Have you seen Dead Bodies? It's a great Irish film that features a beardie in much the same way you're talking about using a frog-- and a beardie would be a fraction of the bite risk, and not run NEARLY as high a risk of stress/handling issues.