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2010 Pyxies

These get big!
Unlike most species of frogs, male pyxies grow larger than the females, attaining sizes of up to 10 inches. These captive bred juveniles are quarter to half dollar size, and will grow rapidly. Babies will take small to medium size dusted crickets, mealies and red worms or just about anything else they can fit in their mouth, including each other. With that said, it is important to house them individually! Adults will take larger prey, including an occasional rodent.
Despite their large size, they do not require a sophisticated terrarium. A 15-gallon tank will house a single frog, up to adult size. Provide a substrate such as Zoo Med Eco-Earth that will allow burrowing and a bowl of fresh water. Daily misting will also be appreciated.

Pyxicephalus adspersus

Red-Eye Treefrogs

Agalychnis Callidryas

Captive Bred '09 Juveniles

Red-Eye Tree Frog Care Info

Argentine Horned Frogs

Captive Bred Juveniles

Ceratophrys cranwelli

Tiger-Leg Leaf Frogs

Phyllomedusa hypocondrialis

Captive Bred

(African Giant Bullfrogs)

Captive Bred Pyxies

Distribution: Rainforests of South America
Size: Up to 4".
Life Span: About 6 years
Diet: Horned frogs have teeth and will attempt to eat
anything that moves. Their diet consists mainly of crickets and other insects. Food items should be dusted with a calcium supplement. Fish and small mice can also be offered to larger frogs.
Habitat: Horned frogs prefer a temperature of about 72 F to 82 F. 10 to 12 hour periods of light is plenty. Incandescent lights have a tendency to dry out the skin of frogs so it is best to use fluorescent lighting. The humidity requirements are high so be sure to mist your terrarium frequently. An aquarium of at least 10 gallons is needed to house a horned frog. A lid is also required so it does not escape. Be sure to provide a substrate that will allow burrowing. The skin of horned frogs is very sensitive so take special care when deciding on the items to place in the habitat (plants, substrate, etc).