Hypsiboas sp.?

[PrinceFenn]

hello im new to the forum and have a few questions. ive recently discovered the genus Hypsiboas and i am extremely interested in owning at least on species, particularly H. calcaratus, H. faber, and (more then any other frog in the world) H. picturatus. but i cant seem to find any care info or anyone who has them for sale. dose anyone here work with these frogs? any info at all is appreciated

[Ratz]

Hello,

those are indeed beautiful frogs. I can only speak for Europe, where Hypsiboas calcaratus is occasionally imported from Suriname, and H. picturatus became awailable recently but to very high prices. I've never seen H. faber in the pet trade. I think its similar in the US.

I bought a male H. calcaratus (WC from Suriname) at the German Hamm fair about three weeks ago. I haven't much experience yet as he is still in a quarantine enclosure. It took him one week to start feeding, now he is eating dusted crickets from a feeder bowl like crazy. Its a very calm frog which doesnt move a lot if I dont feed him. The basic care is similar to Agalychnis.

H. faber are impressive frogs, I have seen some during a trip to Brasil. Be aware that they call very loud and need large enclosures.

I think the H. picturatus came from WIKIRI - there will probably come more...