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    GIANT PIXIE [AFRICAN BULLFROG] FROG CONCISE & PRECISE CARE SHEET

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    OVERVIEW

    The giant African bullfrog or “Pixie” frog (Pyxicephalus adspersus) is a huge, heavy-bodied frog. Males are capable of
    reaching lengths of 8 inches or more, whereas females are still big at 4 inches. Adults feed on anything they can catch
    using their big mouths and sharp “teeth” (odontodes) and fingers must be kept out of reach.

    ENVIRONMENT
    Conditions » Day Temp 78-85°F Night Temp 70-78°F Humidity 60-70%

    Low wattage terrarium bulb that also provides 12-14 hours of daylight. Full spectrum lighting is
    beneficial. Any heat should be provided in manner that creates a gradient from the warmer to cooler
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    end to the enclosure, and should be thermostat-controlled to ensure excessive heat is avoided. Red
    or blue lamps can be to provide warmth at night if necessary without interrupting photoperiod.

    A secure enclosure that maintains humidity is required. Small plastic terrariums are
    adequate for raising young frogs and a 10 gallon tank is sufficient for an adult. For
    a group of adult frogs 5 gallons should be added for each additional frog. One inch
    frogs can be raised in deli cups. The substrate should provide moisture. Damp
    HOUSING coconut coir covered with orchid or sheet moss works well. A large, shallow dish
    should be provided as a soaking pool. In small containers the orchid moss or other
    substrate should be changed out every 4 to 5 days as waste products, bacteria and
    other contaminants will accumulate. While changing out moss allow the frog to
    soak in a shallow depth of de-chlorinated lukewarm water for 10 minutes or so.

    A variety of insects will be eagerly accepted, including crickets, roaches,


    kingworms, waxworms and butterworms. Horned frogs can also be raised using
    guppies or other feeder fish such as rosy reds (avoid goldfish). Prey items will
    usually be accepted if offered from forceps, and stubborn feeders are easy to tease
    to attack by gently tapping their snouts. Resist the temptation to hand feed as a big
    DIET frog can give a painful nip. Feed meals using insects or fish no greater in length
    than 50% of the frogs length) every day or two. Lightly dust crickets or other prey
    items with a quality reptile vitamin and calcium supplement once or twice a week.
    Large adults may accept adult mice, but these should be offered sparingly, if at all,
    to prevent obesity and related health problems. Only pre-killed (thawed-from-
    frozen) rodents should ever be used to prevent injury to the frog.

    AMPHIBIAN SAFETY

    Amphibians have moist, sensitive skins that absorb their environment. They should not be touched or exposed to
    chemicals. Only non-chlorinated water must be used in their care. Tap water may be treated to remove chlorine, but
    the purchase of ultra-purified water is recommended. Use disposable gloves when servicing their enclosures.
    Thoroughly wash your hands before touching any food to be offered or coming into contact with anything in the
    terrarium. To move frogs use a small clear cup or vial to trap them temporarily rather than touching them (even with
    gloved hands). If the use of mild cleaning solution or disinfectant is necessary rinse thoroughly with hot water and
    then rinse again. It is better to clean amphibian enclosures, water dishes or pools, etc. solely with hot water. When
    raising young frogs in small containers the damp moss or other substrate in contact with the frog should be changed
    every 4 to 5 days so the frog isn’t exposed to waste, bacteria or toxins.

    This accurate care sheet is open source. The author encourages you to copy & share in the interest of the wellness of the critters.
    Written 2012 by Michael Andreas Jacobi. A PDF of this Concise & Precise Care Sheet may be downloaded at ExoticFauna.com.

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