Best beginner frogs

[jasonm96]

The easiest species I've kept are green tree frogs. They need good sized tanks, but it can be simple and they usually don't require additional heating. Although they're nocturnal they will rest on the side glass and you can view them at night with blue LED lights.

Fire-bellies are also good, but it can be more expensive to set them up properly. Ideally, they need at least a 20-gallon tank with 1 part land to two parts water, with live aquatic plants and bright lighting. They also benefit from a UVB light and a basking site of 26C, but the rest of the tank should be kept cool. They're best kept in groups.

Pixie frogs are good, although similar to pacmans, they're a bit more active and will stock their prey. If you're lucky you might get a male, and these can grow quite large. They need high temps and a well though out, varied diet to do well. Pink mice should ideally be fed occasionally, but some people have a problem feeding mice. If this is you, then this isn't the best choice of frog.

Theres plenty of books out there with great pictures that will help you chose an ideal pet frog. Pet shops are sometimes limited, so I would consider ordering online, if it means you can get yourself a more well-suited frog for what your looking for. Try and do as much research as possible and set the tank up before getting a frog.