TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: African Dwarf Frog Facts 5
- Biological Information 6
- African Dwarf Frogs Temperament 8
- Appearance 9
- Chapter Two: African Dwarf Frogs as Pets 11
- Do You Need Permission to Keep African Dwarf Frogs? 12
- CITES Appendices 13
- Frog Licensing 14
- Frog Maintenance 15
- Costs 17
- Chapter Three: Where to Buy African Dwarf Frogs 19
- Sources of African Dwarf Frogs 20
- Captive – Bred African Dwarf Frogs 21
- Quarantine Tips 22
- African Dwarf Frog Breeder 24
- Health Concerns of African Dwarf Frogs 26
- How to Prevent the Spread of Salmonella 30
- Chapter Four: Habitat Requirements 37
- Tank and Set Up 38
- Aquatic Tank Size 40
- Tank Mates 40
- Tank Options 43
- Substrate Options 44
- Commonly Used Materials for African Dwarf Frogs 51
- Housing Tadpoles 52
- Tadpole Pond 53
- Feeding Tadpoles 54
- Habitat Health Issues 54
- Chapter Five: Food Guidelines 57
- Health Issues Related to Food 59
- Chapter Six: African Dwarf Frog Evolution 63
- Reproduction Process 64
- Adult Frogs 68
- The Goal of Breeding 68
- Breeding Chambers 70
- Breeding Chamber Introductions 72
- Frog Gender 73
- Breeding Fundamentals 74
- The Right Breeding Practices 78
- First Few Days 79
- Keeper’s Secrets 80
- Chapter Seven: Husbandry for African Dwarf Frogs 85
- Spot – Cleaning Tips 86
- How to Remove Waste in the Tank 88
- Do’s and Don’ts 89
- Abrasions and Injuries 91
- Hypothermia vs. Hyperthermia 92
- Toxicities 93
- Chytrid Fungus 94
- Toxic Syndrome 94
- Water Edema Syndrome 95
- Fungal Infection 96
- Cancer Tumors 97
- Blindness 97
- Conclusion 99
- Glossary of Frog Terms 101
- Photo Credits 105
- References 107
Selecting an African Dwarf Frog 26
