Frog

07/18/06 Just one more frog is left, and she should be in her new home by the end of the month. The frogs were adopted by wonderful families in Upper Marlboro, Baltimore, and soon the eastern shore of Maryland. Visit http://aquaticfrogs.tripod.com/ to learn more about these frogs and to visit Rachel's ACF adoption page to see if more are for adoption. -------------------------------- THESE ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR PONDS. They are non-native, and escape artists, so they would not survive the winter outside and the risk of escape is too great. African clawed frogs, (Xenopus laevis) are totally AQUATIC frogs that can be kept like a fish. However, these are very LARGE Xenopus (roughly 5 inches from nose to "tail") - a single frog needs at least a 20 gallon aquarium or Rubbermaid container and a quality filter. Two frogs kept together would need at least a 30 gallon tank. The frogs are relatively easy to care for - feed every other day with commercial fish or turtle pellets, insects, or fish. They require partial water changes every two to four weeks, depending on your filter and tank size. They also need something to hide in, such as an artificial cave from the pet store, or a wide piece of PVC pipe. These frogs are escape artist, so a tight-fitting lid for an aquarium is a must. They can live for years, and even 10-15 year old frogs are not uncommon. They are currently being fostered in Baltimore. Not eligible for adoption in DC, Virginia, or New Jersey. NO SHIPPING.