How to Take Care of a Wild Frog

Frogs may make a great first pet for the adventurous, however, they can be more work than you expect. They require a steady diet of bugs, which may escape into your house. They are noisy and may croak at all hours of the night. Also, they contain toxins and pathogens that could harm you or another family pet. But if your heart is set on keeping your "Kermit" then a frog is a wonderful companion if receiving proper care.

Things You'll Need

  • Aquatic tank
  • Gravel
  • Medium size bowl
  • Water
  • Crickets
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Instructions

  1. Caring for a Wild Frog

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      Research to find out what species of frog you have. This information will give you the ideal living conditions and diet for your frog. If you are unable to obtain this information you can use the general information listed here as a starting point.

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      Buy an aquatic tank for your frog to live in. If you are familiar with your frog's natural environment, try to recreate that setting in its tank. Otherwise, line the bottom of the tank with gravel and place a medium sized bowl of water at the bottom of the tank. You may wish to decorate the tank with rocks and vegetation from the area where you found the frog.

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      Place the tank with the frog in the same climate as the area where you found the frog. If the frog's natural climate was hotter than the climate where you live, add lamps above the tank. If it needs a cooler environment place the tank in the shade near a fan.

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      Clean the tank once a week by emptying the tank and washing the gravel. You should replace the water once a week and fill the bowl whenever the water level gets low. You should thoroughly wash and clean the tank and the glass about once a month. A clean tank will prevent the frog from getting sick, as well as keeping family members healthy from toxins.

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      Feed the frog crickets if you are unsure of its natural diet. Start with three crickets per feeding session and see if the frog requires more or less food. If the frog is not eating it may require live food. If the frog still does not seem to be eating , consider taking the frog to a vet.

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      Wash you hands after touching the frog. Frogs may have toxins or pathogens. Never touch food or other people before washing your hands after handling a frog.