Need I.D. please!

[Jace]

I got a phonecall from my local petstore that with their shipment of feeder fish, they received two tadpoles. I went up to have a look and couldn't just leave them. However, though I am leaning towards American Bullfrogs, I cannot be sure as they look different than Poe.

They are a lot smaller than Poe (the little one is only about half the size); they have very distinct, well defined black dots on their tails; they have darker bodies, and, most importantly, both already have back legs.

A quick ID would be greatly appreciated. If they are American Bullfrogs, I will most likely NOT keep them as I don't think I can afford to feed three adult bullfrogs plus the rest of my zoo. If they aren't, I may be willing to give them a permanent home. Thanks everyone.

[John]

Look like Bullfrogs.

[Jace]

Dang it. I had a feeling. I was hoping that because they were so small and already morphing that there was a chance they could be something else. Sigh...now what the heck do I do with them?

[Ebony]

Jace, I find that you can get all sizes of tadpole in the same species and I think it depends on the temps and food supply where they live. Ive seen Green & Golden Bell frog tadpole range from 2cm at the same age to 11cm.

[Jace]

Sigh, thanks Ebony. I was just hoping. I hate the thought of them being killed simply because no-one wants them. But I am not sure if I can afford to raise three American Bullfrogs once they reach adulthood. See my dilema?? I don't know what I should do with them now.

[Ebony]

Surly someone would want them. Maybe you will have to raise them to frogs first. Do people over your way prefer CB?

[Jace]

I know several people that have Dwarf Aquatic frogs and African Clawed frogs, and one that has a Green Tree frog....but on-one has the experience with the variety that I have, never mind dealing with a bullfrog. I know I can handle three in terms of setups, and time...it's my pocketbook that I am concerned about.