Keeping the African Bullfrog, Pyxicephalus adspersus: the Importance of Cleanliness in Assuring a Long Life for Your Pet

Posted on: Friday, March 13th, 2009 in: Amphibian Articles, Frog Articles, Reptile and Amphibian Health

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here.
The robust African bullfrog shares with the fire salamander and Chinese/Japanese giant salamanders the distinction of being the longest lived of all captive amphibians. I personally know of 2 specimens that lived for 21 years in captivity, both owned by the same person (interestingly, although housed separately, they died within a few [...]

Feeding Pet African Bullfrogs Pyxicephalus adspersus – Part 1

Posted on: Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 in: Amphibian Articles, Frog Articles

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here.
How does one satisfy a 9 pound amphibian!?”
Although African bullfrogs are among the most popular and long-lived (to 50 years) of amphibian pets, there remains some confusion as to their proper diet in captivity. Prompted by recent blog inquiries, I thought I’d set down a few thoughts on the subject.
Calcium Through [...]

An Appetite for Cobras: Huge Bullfrog Meals

Posted on: Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 in: Amphibian Articles, Frog Articles

Those who keep or observe frogs soon learn of their prodigious appetites. Surely the champion Anuran eater must be the African bullfrog, Pyxicephalus adspersus. Native to southern Africa, this brute is a popular pet, and with good reason – captive longevity is said to approach 50 years. Two animals that I know of, kept in [...]