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What basic supplies do I need?

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You'll need a tank, water and food to get started, but your frog will also like natural elements, like rocks, sticks and moss.

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If I find little frogs or toads, what should I feed them?

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Frogs and toads should be fed small bugs such as crickets, meal worms and woodlice.

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Can I travel with my pet frog on the ferry and in the car?

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Yes, if you keep the temperature for the frog's tank right, then they should be fine.

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What do I do if the frog is dead?

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You should bury the frog, and you can even have a funeral for the frog if you want to.

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What does a green tree frog need to survive?

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Water, dirt, plants, a 10 gallon tank which is taller than it is wide, and live food like crickets, waxworms, or mealworms. Soil can cause impaction in frogs, so hydrated coconut fiber is best.

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How can I keep a frog that I found in my pool?

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Since you found it in your pool, do a little research on frog species found in your area. Figure out what kind of frog you're dealing with, research its diet and habitat, and get what you need to create a terrarium or aquarium for it.

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I found a frog in my back yard that has webbed back legs. Whenever I put it under water, it raises its nose above the water level. What do I do to care for the frog?

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Frogs don't have gills, so they have to breathe air. Try making your frogs habitat half land (with rocks and a small log or something) and half water (put some water plants in there for better oxygen).

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How do you care for a big leopard frog

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You will need a five gallon tank or larger, divided evenly with a land side and water side. On the land side, mix top soil and peat moss together layer it at least three inches deep. Make sure the water stays clean on the other side and is spring water. Add some plants, basking rocks and a background for your tank. They will eat crickets, meal worms, and sometimes wax worms. Make sure they have variety in their diet.

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In which season do frogs mate?

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The rainy season. Show them dripping water and they might think it's time to mate.

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What should I feed my common and stripe-less tree frog?

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You can feed them earwigs, worms, grasshoppers, crickets, rolly pollies, and other harmless insects on a healthy diet.

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How much space do they need?

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It depends on what type of frog you want. Do research on the frog, and always make sure you have the right habitat.

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Can my frogs mate in captivity and if so, what environment do they need?

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Yes, they can. They need to see drops of water that look like rain since the rainy season is the mating season.

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Is it okay to handle my frog with gloves?

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Yes, that is fine.

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What can I do if I don't know what kind of frog I have? I checked the internet, but I can't seem to find a frog that looks like mine.

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Take a picture and ask your local vet.

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I have frogs living in my window well. Should I take them out and put them in my garden?

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You can, although if the frogs seem content in the window well, there's no real need for you to move them unless you just don't like having them there.

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What should the frog's cage temperature be?

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The temperature varies depending on the breed of frog. Most frogs live at 75F, but still, do some research.

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How long do aquatic frogs live?

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The average aquatic frog will probably live about five years.

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Can I use water conditioner in tap water instead of natural water?

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Yes, but make sure it removes all types of chlorine.

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Will my frog die if I feed it fruits and vegetables?

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It depends on what breed your frog is. Some tree frogs will eat fruit. Look up the breed you have and that will determine the answer to your question.

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If I have a frog in the winter, what foods can I find in the wild?

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It depends on what type of frog you have or have found. It's good to feed them wild insects, like woodlouse, crickets, snails, or earth worms. In the winter, feed them at least twice a week, and in the summer, once every day.

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How much water do I need to put in the other half of the tank I'm using for frogs?

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First do the research on the frog and see if it goes in water. If it does go in water, see how much water it goes in each day. I would say if it is a wild frog and you do not know the specific type it is, put in a half or quarter gallon of water. Make sure it is the correct temperature and be sure the water is clean.

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What do wild frogs need in the winter?

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They need a hole to hibernate in during the winter.

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Are leopard frogs good beginner frogs?

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Not really. They require more water than toads. American toads or great plains toads are much better for people who want a pet amphibian and who have no experience.

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Should I give my frogs rainwater from the rainwater tank?

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Yes, that should be fine. If you're worried, you can always filter and purify the water prior to giving it to your frogs.

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Can I keep a frog in a bucket?

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If the bucket is tall and wide enough, then you could do this temporarily, but it would not be a suitable permanent home for a frog.

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Should I pull the back legs off the cricket before I feed it to my frog?

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No, you don't need to do that.

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Do some frogs eat fruit, vegetables or berries?

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You can give them fruit, vegetables and berries a lot of the time. Keep in mind they still have to eat crickets, pill bugs and other creepy crawlers. Try not to give your frogs berries too often.

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I don't know what species my frog is. What type of habitat should I give it?

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3 - 6" inches of substrate to burrow in, a water dish that's 2 - 6" inches deep, and lots of vegetation near the water.

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What should I do if the wild frog I found won't eat?

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If you recently got him (in the last few days), then you should release him, because they shouldn't live in captivity unless injured or sick. However, if you're going to keep him, he may just be getting used to his new environment, or he may be ill. If you notice any other worrisome symptoms, take him to the vet.

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Are tailed frogs good starters?

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Tailed frogs are tadpoles that are slowly turning into froglets. As long as you know what type you are dealing with, they should be a good starter.

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