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African Bullfrog pyxicephalus adspersus |
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Written by Tricia Power
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Sunday, 18 December 2005 |
AFRICAN BULLFROG Pyxicephalus adspersus- RATING: Intermediate
- FOOD: Butterworms, crickets, earthworms, goldfish and mice
- WATER: Shallow water bowl
- DAY TEMP: 80-86F (26.6 - 30 c)
- NIGHT TEMP: Mid 70's (23.8 c)
- LIGHTING: Heat lamp or fluorescent lighting 10 - 12 hours
- SUBSTRATE: moisture holding substrate- potting soil or moss, Frogs will eat substrate small enough to fit in it's mouth.
- NOTES: Burrows, doesn't move much- sit's in water or hole. 10+ gallon tank, secure lid, hollow rocks or logs, fake or live plants. Terrestrial, Lifespan: approx. 40 years, Sexual maturity approx. 8 years Males 9 - 10 inches, females 5 inches
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