My big fat Rana Aurora

[Sehnsucht]

That is an impressive little guy. I wish I had the space to keep true frogs, but they usually need big vivs

It needs quite a bit of vertical space, it can hop ridiculous distances and heights. It has a handfull of spots it enjoys hanging out in, one of its favorites being the corner which DFM posted in the original post. I thought it would require more space than it has right now, but it seems really happy. I think we plan to redo our other viv first, but I think when we get to doing Hopsin's tank I'll get him a bigger viv again and use the one he's in for another frog.
It lived in my bedroom for a few months and I only heard it jump and hit the side or ceiling of the viv once in that time. When it happens it's LOUD!

Beautiful frog, I think there's something cool about keeping something that you can say you caught yourself locally.

I agree. He is a sight to behold in person.

[DFM]

It needs quite a bit of vertical space, it can hop ridiculous distances and heights. It has a handfull of spots it enjoys hanging out in, one of its favorites being the corner which DFM posted in the original post. I thought it would require more space than it has right now, but it seems really happy. I think we plan to redo our other viv first, but I think when we get to doing Hopsin's tank I'll get him a bigger viv again and use the one he's in for another frog.
It lived in my bedroom for a few months and I only heard it jump and hit the side or ceiling of the viv once in that time. When it happens it's LOUD!



I agree. He is a sight to behold in person.

I made sure to keep a good spot for him in the corner to chill in when I got him the new water dish

[GrifTheGreat]

Very impressive guys! Now all you need to do is find a boyfriend for your frog in order to breed.

I assume that it's female because you have never mentioned hearing the frog call and due to its size. It appears to be in good hands.

[DFM]

Yes, Hopsin is definitely a female. She's in the room I sleep in and i only ever hear her when she's hopping around at night.

[Sehnsucht]

Yes, Hopsin is definitely a female. She's in the room I sleep in and i only ever hear her when she's hopping around at night.

I agree. I don't think males get this big & I never heard her call in the time I owned her, even when I would hear other Rana frogs calling outside.

[Namio]

Male Rana aurora will be around 3.5 inches top with visible nuptial pads. You guys are right that this individual is definitely a female. Northern red-legged frogs are powerful jumpers and are very active at night, so a larger enclosure (20 Gallon+) should be provided for one individual frog, especially for a female. Never house this frog with another individual in the same tank. Otherwise you risk disease transmission. Like all wild-caught frogs, Rana aurora can carry chytrid and these guys can do it asymptomatically, so just keep that in mind.

[Mentat]

Very nice frog, congrats DFM !