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Xenopus is a genus of highly aquatic frogs native to Sub-Saharan Africa with 19 species known collectively as African Clawed Frogs or Platanna. All species of Xenopus have flattened, somewhat egg-shaped and streamlined bodies, and very slippery skin. The frogs are all excellent swimmers and have powerful fully webbed toes, though the fingers lack webbing. The Surinam toad or star-fingered toad (Pipa pipa) is a species of frog in the Pipidae family found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. The appearance of the toad is somewhat like a leaf. It is almost completely flat, and colored in a mottled brown. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of any of the various types of clawed frogs including dwarf clawed frogs (hymenochirus), surinam toads (pipa), and common clawed frogs (xenopus). If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.

Topic	Replies	Last Post
Dwarf Frogs by jabalara - Feb 19, 2006 09:22 PM	2	Feb 26, 2006 07:45 AM by Vicky_Rut
African Dwarf Frog - Problems Shedding? by msrado - Feb 07, 2006 09:29 PM	0	No replies
breeding, etc... by kxi - Jan 30, 2006 10:19 PM	2	Feb 05, 2006 03:04 PM by platanna
suriname toad? by toxicogenic - Jan 14, 2006 04:01 PM	2	Jan 21, 2006 06:11 AM by joeysgreen
swolen african dwarf frog ( aquatic ) by xamblu - Dec 17, 2005 09:03 PM	2	Dec 23, 2005 07:36 AM by xamblu
What Really Works for Dwarfs Cont. . .? by Colorfulcritters - Dec 11, 2005 07:47 PM	3	Jan 09, 2006 09:17 PM by gonexenopus
Bump under ACF's Skin by elmothefrog - Dec 02, 2005 04:20 PM	3	Dec 10, 2005 10:49 AM by joeysgreen
ACFs Not Eating? by Tadpoleo - Nov 30, 2005 04:11 PM	1	Dec 02, 2005 10:40 AM by reptileguy2727
Suggestions for Feeding ACF's by colorfulcritters - Nov 22, 2005 06:56 PM	10	Dec 25, 2005 04:29 PM by gonexenopus
Suriname Toad by Toad7788 - Nov 18, 2005 07:49 PM	10	Feb 04, 2006 11:57 PM by froggie2006
Suriname Toad by Toad7788 - Nov 17, 2005 10:06 PM	1	Nov 25, 2005 08:44 PM by jays
Proper ACF Diet and Tips Feeding by colorfulcritters - Nov 11, 2005 06:15 PM	1	Nov 11, 2005 09:23 PM by reptileguy2727
ACF Eggbound? by trish713 - Nov 03, 2005 12:54 PM	1	Nov 08, 2005 12:56 PM by pitcherplant7
African Dwarf Frog head out of the water by Blondie - Oct 25, 2005 10:14 AM	4	Nov 08, 2005 01:00 PM by pitcherplant7
Feeding ADF by Frogger1985 - Oct 23, 2005 11:28 PM	0	No replies
ADCF with small air pocket under chin? by Enigmatic - Oct 11, 2005 02:51 AM	4	Oct 11, 2005 02:46 PM by Enigmatic
help -- african clawed frogs by nickb - Oct 10, 2005 02:57 PM	3	Oct 10, 2005 08:58 PM by reptileguy2727
Is this bloat or overweight ??? by Mac - Sep 24, 2005 09:21 AM	4	Dec 01, 2005 05:14 AM by joeysgreen
bouyancy problem in ACF by rw1647 - Sep 23, 2005 02:56 PM	0	No replies
wow, does anyone ever reply anymore? by elmothefrog - Sep 10, 2005 11:07 PM	2	Oct 11, 2005 12:10 PM by pitcherplant7
Tadpole by mistake by elmothefrog - Sep 08, 2005 03:43 PM	1	Sep 14, 2005 10:03 PM by Frogger1985
Sick or Injured? ADF Q by elmothefrog - Sep 08, 2005 03:38 PM	0	No replies
Dwarf frog with five legs!!! by Frogger1985 - Sep 03, 2005 10:37 PM	0	No replies
ACF?!! by itzniick - Sep 02, 2005 06:51 PM	1	Sep 03, 2005 10:34 PM by Frogger1985
Need Help Taking Care of Clawed African Frogs by colorfulcritters - Aug 28, 2005 09:37 PM	1	Aug 29, 2005 04:55 AM by joeysgreen
Housing Bullfrogs with African Dwarf Frogs? by Gazgirl - Aug 27, 2005 08:03 PM	2	Aug 28, 2005 06:14 PM by EdK
Need help with my African Clawed Toad! by freakfornature - Aug 10, 2005 08:33 AM	2	Aug 15, 2005 08:00 AM by freakfornature
African Dwarf Frogs by choppergreg - Aug 06, 2005 11:17 PM	0	No replies
Fish compatible with Pipa pipa toads. by TokayGuy - Aug 05, 2005 03:32 PM	0	No replies
African Clawed Frogs stay at top...why? by jchsatx09 - Jul 31, 2005 09:04 PM	4	Sep 15, 2005 04:30 PM by pitcherplant7
ill frog or what? by Deele - Jul 24, 2005 11:46 AM	3	Aug 08, 2005 02:41 PM by Deele
ACF Broken Arm? by cms238 - Jul 17, 2005 09:49 AM	2	Jul 18, 2005 09:35 PM by cms238
feeding african dwarf frogs by yavannaus - Jul 15, 2005 08:51 PM	1	Jul 16, 2005 07:48 PM by yavannaus
New ACF friend for 4 year old male by Abrienna - Jul 15, 2005 08:10 PM	1	Aug 05, 2005 09:46 PM by frogger1985
AFC ill by ShOcKwAvE83 - Jul 13, 2005 11:52 PM	0	No replies
FEEDING QUESTION by CINDYB - Jul 13, 2005 02:01 PM	2	Jul 18, 2005 09:36 AM by CINDYB
Floating African Dwarf Frog by tink - Jul 07, 2005 01:04 AM	2	Aug 07, 2005 08:23 PM by elmothefrog
lump on side of ACF? by cheetochi - Jul 02, 2005 03:56 PM	1	Jul 18, 2005 09:25 AM by gonexenopus
My experience and a plea for all pet owners to act responsibly by chucks4me - Jul 01, 2005 11:57 AM	0	No replies
Staying out of the water by Turtasal - Jun 30, 2005 04:43 PM	1	Aug 07, 2005 08:27 PM by elmothefrog
AFRICAN DWARF FROG by CINDYB - Jun 28, 2005 01:58 PM	2	Jul 05, 2005 03:28 PM by CINDYB
ADF: All the websites are full of it! by weeairycreature - Jun 28, 2005 11:46 AM	2	Aug 07, 2005 08:29 PM by elmothefrog
new ACF adjustments by cheetochi - Jun 25, 2005 05:17 PM	2	Jun 30, 2005 04:53 PM by Turtasal
Summer Is Here! Some things to consider for ACF owners by gonexenopus - Jun 25, 2005 02:59 PM	0	No replies
Can an African Clawed Frog and a Betta live together in harmony? -nm by Jessie226 - Jun 23, 2005 01:09 PM	6	Jun 27, 2005 02:23 PM by Jessie226
Male/Female/Breeding Questions about African Dwarf Frogs by MissBianca - Jun 20, 2005 04:56 PM	2	Jun 21, 2005 05:18 PM by MissBianca
Breeding Question by Frogger1985 - Jun 19, 2005 10:53 PM	1	Jun 21, 2005 11:00 PM by xenopuszooltd
Safe maximum temperature for ADFs by ketchup - Jun 10, 2005 09:02 PM	1	Jun 25, 2005 02:34 PM by gonexenopus
ACF tank questions by cheetochi - Jun 08, 2005 10:48 PM	1	Jun 25, 2005 02:37 PM by gonexenopus
Aquarium Cleaning by ratdog423 - Apr 29, 2005 04:08 PM	3	May 11, 2005 08:34 AM by Laurentha
What is wrong with my ACF??? (pictures inside) by hepdub - Apr 26, 2005 09:33 PM	1	Apr 27, 2005 04:07 PM by xenopuszooltd
FROG WONT EAT by elmothefrog - Apr 24, 2005 11:42 PM	0	No replies
PLEASE READ! ACF QUESTION!! IMPORTANT by elmothefrog - Apr 21, 2005 11:51 PM	2	Apr 27, 2005 04:10 PM by xenopuszooltd
incessent croaking!! by elmothefrog - Apr 21, 2005 10:55 PM	2	Apr 28, 2005 08:51 PM by xenopuszooltd
health concern - appreciate any help by menistvo - Apr 20, 2005 12:17 PM	3	Apr 28, 2005 08:55 PM by xenopuszooltd
why are my dwarf frogs... by pac-man - Apr 13, 2005 01:57 PM	1	Jun 10, 2005 08:59 PM by ketchup
need help an advice .... by mitomon - Apr 06, 2005 08:17 AM	0	No replies
new acf in neighborhood by mitomon - Apr 06, 2005 04:13 AM	0	No replies
ACF vs. Krill by elmothefrog - Apr 05, 2005 07:58 PM	0	No replies
Krill by elmothefrog - Apr 04, 2005 03:10 PM	4	Apr 07, 2005 10:00 PM by elmothefrog
HOLLY S***!!amplexing help by pac-man - Apr 04, 2005 12:27 AM	1	Apr 06, 2005 05:10 AM by mitomon
how to keep up temps in water by pac-man - Mar 31, 2005 09:54 PM	2	Jun 25, 2005 02:29 PM by gonexenopus
african dwarf frog question by pac-man - Mar 30, 2005 10:22 PM	0	No replies
African Dwarf Frog Tadpoles by mcdilll - Mar 28, 2005 09:09 AM	2	Mar 31, 2005 06:39 AM by mcdilll
Help! Our ADFs Keep Dying by lindaslair - Mar 22, 2005 08:54 PM	5	Jun 09, 2005 10:03 AM by snailsnshrimp
ACF vs DCF - Lots of ??s by ratdog423 - Mar 21, 2005 02:21 PM	4	Jun 25, 2005 02:32 PM by gonexenopus
What size home? by ratdog423 - Mar 19, 2005 09:19 PM	1	Mar 28, 2005 11:30 AM by Ontario-Herper
Safe ammonia level for ADFs by ketchup - Mar 19, 2005 07:22 PM	0	No replies
(Walmart) Xenopus In Little Cups ??!! by xenopuszooltd - Mar 18, 2005 09:32 AM	8	Oct 25, 2005 01:51 PM by LOVEBUGZ
ACF wont eat bloodworms by blueeyez485 - Mar 14, 2005 11:49 AM	0	No replies
Albino Claw Frog and a Black Moor Goldfish???????????????????? by blueeyez485 - Mar 08, 2005 09:56 PM	1	Mar 09, 2005 09:32 PM by Frogger1985
floating frog! please help! by aubirene - Mar 02, 2005 08:17 PM	4	Mar 04, 2005 02:41 AM by aubirene
ADF food quantity by ketchup - Feb 16, 2005 04:53 PM	1	Feb 27, 2005 10:13 AM by el_toro
Frog with "belly ache" ? ( Floating) by Frogger1985 - Feb 13, 2005 09:52 PM	1	Feb 14, 2005 09:03 PM by Frogger1985
African Dwarf Frog's "neck" shrinking and back getting bigger by ketchup - Feb 13, 2005 05:27 PM	5	Feb 18, 2005 05:03 PM by ketchup

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