Inflate Themselves With Air?

[AKFROG]

Looks to me like horned frogs inflate themselves with air to appear larger. FROG seems to do this. Is this true?

[DesertHeat]

Yup, a threat response. Just like peeing on your hand if you stress them out.

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[GrifTheGreat]

You'll really know for sure if they're mad when they bark and scream at you.

[AKFROG]

Thanks DeserHeat for the quick reply. I have had wild Boreal Toads here in Juneau pee when you would pick them up. I have only picked up Frog once that was after I bought "him" to put "him" in the vivarium. I will have to pick Frog up soon when I clean the vivarium.

[DesertHeat]

Best way to pick them up is from behind. It protects your fingers from being mistaken for something edible!

Just make sure to cup Frog in such a way he can't jump out of your hand and fall. Don't want him to get injured.

Here's a good video to help you get an idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ_a...e_gdata_player




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[danfrog]

If your frog looks bloated kinda poke his side. If it feels poorly its air. But if it feels squishy like full of water it could be a sign of your frog toxing out from something.

[reptileszz]

You'll really know for sure if they're mad when they bark and scream at you.

I have a whites tree frog that does that. Scared the hell out of me the first time he did it. I have to hand feed him roaches and when he doesnt want one he lets me know!

Carole

[Louis Charles Bruckner]

My pep does a cute little "orif" kinda sound when I dig him up to do his weekly bath and substrate clean.
But he's never barked or screamed.
He does croak at odd times.

[Tongue Flicker]

Some frogs and toads even inflate themselves in between crevices and burrows to prevent a predator from pulling them out.

[GrifTheGreat]

Some frogs and toads even inflate themselves in between crevices and burrows to prevent a predator from pulling them out.

Yes they do and spade foot toads are one of those such amphibians.

[AKFROG]

It's just air as he will slim down and then appear "fat" again. These are such "cool" animals. It must be something to have one that's the size of a dinner plate.

[GrifTheGreat]

It's just air as he will slim down and then appear "fat" again. These are such "cool" animals. It must be something to have one that's the size of a dinner plate.

It's a task to feed the big ones even from tongs. They can still get your fingers. Or half a hand.