Tell me about large frogs

[clownonfire]

Hi all,

I'm an avid frog enthusiasts, and own a few different species. Lately it seems, the smaller it is, the more I like, or something like that.

I've never been quite interested by the larger frogs: the Pacman, Pyxies and Budgett's frogs of this world...

I tried to rationalize it. I thought I liked my thumbnail frogs because of their amazing colorrs - but pacman frogs have GREAT bright colors too... Then I thought, I like to cultivate fruit flies, it's part of the pleasure.... But then again, why not culture Dubias roaches...

Obviously I know it's subjective... And as I rarely have a chance to interact with you very large frogs owners, I'd love if you could tell me what is it you love about these great big monsters! So, Jeff Kennedy, PyxieBob, phoebe froggy and everyone else (too many to name you all), please, I'd like to know:

Is bigger really better?

Eric

[bshmerlie]

I like small frogs too that's why I went with the mini Pacman....the Stolzmanni. Its like having a kitten that never grows up.

[clownonfire]

I like small frogs too that's why I went with the mini Pacman....the Stolzmanni. Its like having a kitten that never grows up.

(Cheri, shhhh... I know that pacman frogs come in different sizes, but I want them to tell me)....

[bshmerlie]

Have you not been watching all the videos they post?

[phoebe froggy]

Size does matter lol

I love the African Bullfrogs and the Budgetts frog as they love their food

[Baelari]

Watching a cricket or earthworm disappear into the green vortex of death is always fun. It's a slower process than watching darts eat (as far as I can tell from the videos).

I just got my dubia roaches, so I don't have many, but strangely I like them too. I wondered how the cockroach people wanted cockroaches as pets, but they're interesting to watch. Plus you don't have to chase them all over the living room when they hop out of your hand like crickets do.

[pyxieBob]

I love Pyxis because their size is just thrilling, the overall look of Pyxis is just awesome because they have such cartoon like features. Also how they start out as seemingly normal looking lil quick froggies then they morph into this true beast, and they do it FAST. i especially like males because of their massive size, and mostly great beautiful green color mixed with that rich yellow/orange and white throat and belly. However a great looking giant female Ornate Pac Man is hands down my fav frog ever. I love when when people see my cartoon drawings of them and say 'that would be so cool if they actually looked like this!" and i get to say THEY DO! They just dont look real! They are such a funny cartoon "blob" shape. That gigantic skull and wide mouth is such an oddity. I really have almost no interest in the Cranwellis type because of the brown color. (Albinos i do love) But like I said the true Ornates that are any other color than brown are priceless to me. Bright greens, fabulous yellows and deep reds covering the entire frog is just mind boggeling! Dont forget Ornates that have tons of true black color to them also. And the fact that they are more than able (and willing) to wolf down a small rat gives them that extra spark for me. Although i verrrry rarely feed rodents. I would rather keep them healthy and long lived. So in short, yes the size has a good portion to do with it... But its their shape ,porportions and colors that really get me. The coolest thing I can picture is a true beautifull green and yellow Ornate bigger than a male Pyxie , OR the size of a dime! how amazing would that be?? Or true green Pyxi Adspersus that size. A tiny lil blob of goo with an attitude. And yes I know that there are dwarf Pyxis, not intersted, they just dont have the colors or the porportions of the true giants. Sorry this was so long winded, I could go on forever abt them