Goliath Frogs

[tylototriton]

I concur with Kurt. There are quite a few "alleni" lurking around the pet trade. In my opinion Ranids, especially large Ranids, make awful captives, but they are certainly not impossible. Definitely a large aquaterrarium with sufficient cover on land and in the water, as well as appropriate temperatures. For relatively "unknown" frogs like this, your best bet is to research their natural history to get a sense for habitat construction and temperature, as well as food.

Best,
Alex

[KellyM]

An impostor!
What makes the Ranids bad pets to you?

I'm browsing around to find what I want as my next frog

[Kurt]

They are generally skittish and have powerful jumping legs. Which means they often launch themselves into the sides of the enclosure, possibly injuring themselves.
Smaller Ranids such Hylarana erythraea and Lithobates sylvaticus are better choices.

[KellyM]

oh ok that makes sense
thanks

[tylototriton]

Kurt explained my reasoning. In general, Ranids are skiddish. They are not bad captives, but there are many many many species that are more suited to captivity because they are less flighty. That is not to say they cannot be kept, many people do, successfully I might add, but, their behavior adds challenges to their care.

Best,
Alex