How to Raise a Bullfrog

The American Bullfrog is what is commonly referred to by the word "bullfrog." Bullfrogs are intelligent creatures, having been known to find their way back to ponds homeowners had them removed from. Bullfrogs have large appetites in the wild. In captivity, however, a bullfrog's appetite can be controlled, and its joy for water can be creatively included in its enclosure. Bullfrogs are not difficult to raise. They require an owner who enjoys the responsibilities of managing a frog's life. In turn, the bullfrog is an enjoyable pet to raise.

Things You'll Need

  • Aquarium
  • Vegetation
  • Stones
  • Natural gravel
  • Soil
  • Clean water
  • Water dechlorinator
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Instructions

    • 1
      Handle your bullfrog minimally, washing hands before and after handling.

      Obtain an aquarium from a pet store. Many frog owners attempt to make frog enclosures at home. This is not safe for your bullfrog, as it could leap against the enclosure and harm itself. A bullfrog needs a large enclosure that is half water and half land mass, since bullfrogs enjoy both. Bullfrog enclosures require more length and less height than smaller frogs that may require a higher jumping structure but less length. The enclosure must be waterproof, have a light and a lid that closes tightly.

    • 2

      Introduce natural (not plastic, as the bullfrog may eat it) vegetation into the enclosure, since bullfrogs enjoy hiding in freshwater vegetation native to the eastern United States. Add stones for the frogs to crawl on and warm themselves on. Place stones in the water area and add a portion of a log. Spread natural gravel along the bottom of the tank to allow the bullfrog a grip. Spread 3 to 5 inches of soil over a portion of the gravel so the bullfrog can burrow. Keep all elements of the tank natural.

    • 3

      Pour non-chlorinated water into the water portion only of the tank. How much water you should place in that area depends on the size of your bullfrog. Water in the enclosure should be deep enough to rise to half the bullfrog's size when it enters the water.

    • 4

      Set a habitat thermometer to hold the temperature steady in the enclosure between 68 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Speak to pet store assistants about the correct lighting for the particular enclosure that will keep it within the required temperature range.

    • 5

      Leave large insects or worms on rocks or on the soil in the enclosure. Set dead mice into the enclosure, using tongs. Live crickets and other insects can be placed into the enclosure, as well as dietary supplement pellets. Feed the bullfrog each day, removing any uneaten food.