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
  • Selecting an African Dwarf Frog 26

  • 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

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