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African Clawed
Frog Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The African Clawed Frog is an aquatic
frog that can be found in Southern Africa. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Xenopus laevis |
| Lifespan: |
10 to 20 years |
| Average Size: |
4 to 5 inches |
| Origin: |
South Africa |
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Feeding |
| Like most frogs, African Clawed Frogs will eat just
about anything that they can find. Earthworms, waxworms
mealworms, crickets and krill are perfect food for these
frogs but just about any kind of small insect will do.
Just be sure that it is not larger than the opening of
its mouth or the African Clawed Frog will have problems
eating it. |
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Habitat |
| Lighting: |
Ensure your African Clawed Frog receives 12 hours
per day of fluorescent lighting. It should be in
near darkness for the other 12 hours of the day. |
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| Physical Design: |
Since African Clawed Frogs are strictly aquatic
they should be maintained in an aquatic environment.
These frogs will happily live without any land or
dry spots in their habitat. Be sure that the water
you place in their habitat is completely distilled
to ensure it does not contain anything harmful to
your frog. |
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| Size: |
An aquarium between 15 and 20 gallons should be
large enough for these frogs. |
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| Substrate: |
Impaction is always a concern with animals of
this size and frogs are no different. For this reason
it is suggested that the African Clawed Frog have
nothing underneath the water. |
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| Temperature: |
A perfect water temperature for the African Clawed
Frog is 75 degrees F, although it will be fine if
that temperature is off by a few degrees either
way. |
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