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I'd like to get an idea of some of the better beginner's frog species. My girlfriend's daughter would like a frog and I've got no experience in frog keeping. I've kept reptiles and arachnids for many years and I'm happy to help her out but I need a little direction. While I realize that amphibian skin doesn't lend itself well to human handling, I'd like something that she can at least have occasional contact with. Also something that's not too fragile, and fairly easy to care for.

While I'm not opposed to them, I'm not generally not a huge fan of the more common species that are typically available in your neighborhood pet store, i.e. Pacman frogs and fire-bellied toads. If these are the best options, so be it. But it would be cool if there was something a bit more interesting/unique that would be a good option.

Please save me the bashing for "not using the search function". I used it and wasn't able to find what I was looking for. Maybe I just don't know how to use it correctly, and I'm sure that this is an often asked question but if you don't like it, please just skip this post.

Thanks,

Caleb

Um, I'm not an expert, but sources I found on the internet said that White's Tree Frog, Oriental Firebelly Toads, and Pacman frogs are good for beginners. Some sites say that African Clawed Frogs are good for beginners, but those are illegal in some states, so it depends on where you live. African Dwarf Frogs are also sometimes called beginner frogs, but I have reasons to doubt that, as so many are currently infected with chytrid. I hear that most die shortly after purchase.

You can probably do better research than me on the subject, I am by no means an expert, but I thought you'd want at least ONE response to your post.