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I'm thinking about raising some frogs or toads. Which frog would you prefer to start with, or are toads better to raise?

I may be biased...but I think poison dart frogs are the easiest for the first time frog owner. Some of the species are very bold, colorful, and since they can be fed fruit flies and springtails instead of crickets, they are easier and cheaper to feed.
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Josh Willard
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In my...limited experiance, I think I would reccomend?(in this order) an african dwarf frog- these can be kept int fishtanks and fed fish food. they do well as long as teh water is clean and the fish a freindly.
Fire bellied toads-I ahvent kept them myself, but Ive herd good hings. they require a simple half and half tank, and eat crickets. I haer they can be kept in groups and are rather fun.
Chubby frog- very easy to keep, just need a warm, somewhat moist tank and substrate to burrow into. they eat crickets too, and chase the little guys down visciously. it make a take awhile for them to get used to you however, so in the beginiing, you wont see them much at all.
pacman frog- they grow to the size of a pie plate, and dont mopve around much at all, but they are low matenince. babys eat crickets, adults eat rats. like the chubby frog they ned a ground tank with a water bowl that doesnt cover thier haeds to sit in.

Hope this has helped,

-zel

I would have to say either green treefrogs Hyla cinerea or firebellied toads Bombina orientalis.
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All depends on what type of terrarium you want to have. Frogs &/or toads need a natural setup... If you like lots of green plants and maybe a waterfall, then go for tree frogs... If you like a drier setup with just logs and dirt....then toads may be for you... do you want to SEE the frogs out "playing" or can you deal with a VERY nocturnal animal where you have to wait until light out to see them???

Several good beginner frogs out there.. Best thing you can do is to go buy yourself a good book. There are several on beginning frogs. Research EVERY species you want to keep, or think you might.. Try not to buy on impulse...I have hard time with that..

Below I listed my choice for beginners, this may or may not appeal to you.. many folks have different opinions, but this will give you some to think about.

frogs:
White's tree frogs(my fav).. Very easy, very hardy, But nocturnal, and not very active..

Green Tree Frog - Same as above, more active, much smaller

Cuban tree frog - very hardy, has strong toxins so handle with care.

Pacman Frog - day time frog, very easy to care for, doesn't do much except EAT.

African Clawed - 100% aquatic, easy fish tank setup. Big, active, cool, Will eat fish, Illegal in many states..

Dwarf African Clawed - Tiny cousin to above, just a easy, can be housed with gentle fish.

TOADS...

Oriental Firebelly Toad - Daytime frog, VERY active, Very fun to watch, simple setup or fancy setup..your choice. Easy to care for.. May breed for you

Cane toads - Very large toad, needs large tank. Simple setup, Eats lots of large insects. Very hardy, very LONG LIVED...Has very strong toxins, can kill anything that bites it, dogs, cats, kids, so owner beware...(i have 2 of these monsters)
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