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Hi
Interested in a Malaysian horned frog the big type not the smaller sub type.
Not much info on their care . anyone keep one over 6 months or keep one at all ?

Not sure if they like it moist or dryer ,etc

Thanks

I have a group of 4.3 Megophrys nasuta (the bigger species. M montana is the smaller one). One male I've had for about 3 years, and the others have been here about 6 months with no problems. They like temps between 65F and 72F, NO MORE than 74F. Humidity can cycle from about 60% up to 80% but they don't want to be dripping wet all the time. They are very secretive and need lots of dry leaves and bark for cover. I prefer layers of leaves rather than the usual Bed-a-Beast cocoa fiber substrate. Feed only at night as they are strictly nocturnal. They are quite sedentary, but don't crowd them. They don't show much real aggression to each other, but do show stress if they have to share hides. Don't house them with anything smaller than their mouth. Nightcrawlers, soft bodied roaches, crix are good foods. I had my one male in a 40 gal breeder tank and he used almost all of it. They need to soak, so provide either a water feature or a large shallow pan. They don't swim well, so make sure they can get in and out of the water easily. They avoid bright lights.

Thanks for the great info never thought they liked it so cool. I did read they liked it cooler than most other but never read how cool .

It is nice to know they are active when not in hiding. I had planned to house a male outside but no way now as to warm even though a shaded area I think inside with ac and mild heat in one side of area is best

Thanks

Bianca