Dos and Don'ts About Frogs

Frogs are a fairly easy animal to care for, however, they do have likes, dislikes and needs. Here is a basic list that is easy to follow for frogs.


Dos about Frogs:

• Do feed your frog once a day. Some frogs can go every two days, but this is not recommended.
• Do a daily health check of your frog to make sure everything is well.
• Do keep your frog's tank clean to prevent infection and other diseases.
• Do use common sense in when to clean your frog's tank. This is a tricky business, because most frogs are terrified when being transported, and many are afraid of humans. Only clean the frog's tank when it is mildly dirty, not filthy. This can be achieved by cleaning the frog's tank every five days.
• Do keep your frog's tank (it doesn't matter what kind of frog unless it is used to a drier climate or is an aquatic frog) moist and humid. Frogs should be misted at least three times a day, to prevent drying of the skin. Frogs also don't drink water, they soak it up through their skin.
• Do always wash your hands before and after handling your frog. Frogs can come down with illnesses that can easily be transferred to mammals, so keep any pets away from frogs when sick. Also, if your frog is sick, hold him as little as possible. If you must clean the terrarium, use gloves and wash your hands even if wearing gloves. Some frogs can be easily irritated by the salts or oils on our skin and some frogs produce toxins. Washing your hands before and after frog handling is a very critical step in owning a frog.

Don'ts about Frogs:

• Don't ever use chemicals of any kind (windex, soap, etc.) when cleaning your frog's terrarium.
• Don't hold your frog every day! Some frogs are scared by humans, as stated above.
• Don't administer any kind of treatment to a sick frog until you're sure what your frog is sick with! Adding medicine unnecessarily to a frog can be fatal.
• Don't overfeed your frog. Overfeeding frogs is dangerous, and can be fatal.
• Don't use a habitat without a well-ventilated top. Without this, your frog can easily overheat and die.

Remember, by following these simple, common-sense directions, it will help your frog live a long, happy life with you.