Pets Stack Exchange
Pets Stack Exchange

Questions tagged [amphibians]

For amphibian pets, such as frogs, axolotls, salamanders, that have life cycles both within the water and on land.

For questions about amphibians kept as pets, animals classed as amphibians, not for reptiles or aquatic animals. The amphibian's life cycle is dependent on living in an aquatic and on land environment.

21 questions
12
votes
1 answer

How can I make it easier to live-feed my frogs?

I used to have Indonesian Floating Frogs (they go by many names, but this is what my pet store called them), and while I found them cute and such, I struggled a lot with making sure they stayed fed, as they need to be fed live food (pinhead crickets…
user53
9
votes
1 answer

How much height is required for an American green tree frog habitat?

I'm looking to start a terrestrial frog terrarium that, ideally, wouldn't be higher than 1 - 1.5 feet (2.5 feet wide, 1 foot deep are hard limits). American green tree frogs seem like a good candidate, but is that enough height for them to be happy…
Status3543
  • 1,235
  • 2
  • 11
  • 28
9
votes
3 answers

Are axolotls and plecos compatible?

I found this question on an amphibians forum. The answers provided on there were contradictory and I was hoping we could do better here on Pets.SE. I have had my first axolotl for four months now. She lives in a tank on her own at the moment, but…
starsplusplus
  • 3,764
  • 8
  • 33
  • 59
8
votes
1 answer

What type of light do White's tree frogs need?

We have had a White's tree frog for a few months now. We currently have a ZooMed ReptiSun 5.0 mini compact fluorescent bulb on top of the terrarium that we keep on during the day, and no light at night. However, I've received conflicting…
Ben Miller
  • 1,835
  • 18
  • 31
8
votes
1 answer

How much should I feed Indonesian Floating Frogs?

I already asked about how to make it easier to feed my frogs, but now I wonder how much they should be getting to eat. The pet store just said "until they don't eat the crickets", but I never knew if I should give them time to eat them, or just stop…
user53
7
votes
1 answer

What is the basic care needed for a siren?

I have the opportunity to get a siren or two, but like always, I want to make sure that I'm prepared to care for them before I get them. I know they're very closely related to axolotls, with the difference being that sirens don't have hind legs, but…
Spidercat
  • 15,602
  • 20
  • 74
  • 155
6
votes
1 answer

Why aren't my newts eagerly eating anymore?

I have two fire bellied newts. They have both recently left the water. When they had gills and spent most of their time in the water they fed well and daily. Now they have left the water I find it difficult to get them to feed, I have to dangle…
Michael Robinson
  • 313
  • 1
  • 6
6
votes
2 answers

Axolotl nitrate levels high- more frequent water changes?

I have had a young adult male axolotl (Smaug) for about a year now. Recently when testing water parameters I have found that the nitrate levels are very high (80ppm), but both nitrite and ammonia levels are at 0. I currently do a 20% water change…
Eloise Lockyer
  • 145
  • 2
  • 5
6
votes
1 answer

What kind of diet do Vietnamese Mossy Frogs need?

I assume that, being frogs, they're insectivores, but what insects would be a good diet for them? Would a diet of only crickets be okay, or would I need to feed them other types of insects as well?
Spidercat
  • 15,602
  • 20
  • 74
  • 155
5
votes
1 answer

How do I choose a good supplier for buying insects online?

I live in an urban area and I don't have a car so it's not practical to go to the pet shop every week to pick up new live insects when I don't need anything else from there. There are plenty of suppliers online for live insects - the pet shop itself…
starsplusplus
  • 3,764
  • 8
  • 33
  • 59
4
votes
1 answer

How do I prepare store-bought plants for use in a terrarium?

I've recently adopted a pair of American tree frogs, and have set up a terrarium for them. I purchased some plants for the terrarium from a local garden center, and while the species of plants are considered safe, I'm concerned that the potential…
Spidercat
  • 15,602
  • 20
  • 74
  • 155
4
votes
2 answers

How to move an axolotl and his tank without needing to re-cycle?

I'm moving my adult axolotl this weekend, and I was wondering what method was best for this. I've read that transferring him into a tupperware filled with tank water can work. Would this be ok for a 1 hour journey? With regards to the tank, if I…
Eloise Lockyer
  • 145
  • 2
  • 5
3
votes
2 answers

What are the pink spots on my African dwarf frogs?

I have two african dwarf frogs, and one of them has pink spots under both of its arms. I have been trying to figure out what they are, and I just can't figure it out. Does anyone possibly know what they could be, and could they harm my frogs?
IHeartBunnies
  • 1,441
  • 4
  • 19
  • 26
2
votes
0 answers

Distilled water for misting my tree frog enclosure

Is it ok to use distilled water to mist my treefrog enclosure, but give it water with minerals in it for the water Bowl?
Froggy
  • 21
  • 1
2
votes
1 answer

Should I clean the turkey baster used to feed my axolotl?

I use a turkey baster to feed my axolotl blood worms. I can see that there are old worms stuck at the top of the baster. Should I use hot water/bleach to do a proper clean of the baster?
Eloise Lockyer
  • 145
  • 2
  • 5
1
2