Top 20 Popular Herps
Which one of these reptiles and amphibians is right for you?
Frog & Amphibian Care
White's Treefrog Enclosure Information and Care
When most hobbyists decide to get a pet treefrog, there are two species that top the most-wanted list: the stunning but delicate red-eyed treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas), and the permanently smiling White’s treefrog (Litoria caerulea). If you’ve ever seen a frog-themed…
Northern Leopard Frog Care Sheet
Northern leopard frog (Rana/Lithobates pipiens) The Northern leopard frog (Rana/Lithobates pipiens) is a very colorful frog, and is surprisingly easy to keep and raise in captivity. The variety of patterns and colors on this amphibian is amazing. Green to brown…
Green Treefrog Care Sheet
Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea) The green treefrog is common throughout the southeast United States, and their presence is best known by their call, which can be heard from nearly a mile away on a still night. Their breeding season is…
How To Recognize And Prevent Medical Ailments In Amphibians
There are more than 7,000 species of amphibians, with the actual numbers changing daily (see amphibiaweb.org for the most recent data). This group of vertebrates has been around for more than 300 million years. Although amphibians are the first vertebrates…
Expert Newt Care Tips
Almost everyone who sees them agrees that newts are, in general, endearing little creatures. However, the fact that most are seen in tropical-fish stores has given many people misconceptions about the care they require. Unlike the tropical fish with which…
What Foods To Feed Your Reptiles
There are a variety of food items for your herps ranging from crickets to mice to bananas.
Poison Frogs Of The Genus Mantella
How to identify and care for mantella frogs.
Strawberry Poison Frog Care Tips
The strawberry poison frog (Oophaga [Dendrobates] pumilio) is a member of the family Dendrobatidae. They are variable in color and pattern, and many morphs appear in the hobby.
Eastern Newt Information And Care
The eastern newt can live 12 to 15 years.
African Clawed Frog Husbandry
Clawed frogs in the Silurana genus are smaller alternatives to the much larger African clawed frog.
Caring For The Surinam Underwater Toad
Pipa pipa is one of the strangest looking amphibians.
Amazon Milk Frog Housing And Care
If you are searching for a new amphibian pet or project, take some time to consider milk frogs
The European Green Toad
European Green Toad Tadpole and Toadlet Care Dark gray and round, tadpoles of the European green toad (Bufo viridis) reach a pretty large size at the end of their larval stage. I measured some Sicilian green toad tadpoles, and I…
Keeping Alpine Newts
Colorful and elegant, the alpine newt (Ichthyosaura [Mesotriton] alpestris) is one of the most fascinating species among European newts.
The Tiger Salamander
Expert tiger salamander care and information.
How To Build A Poison Frog Terrarium
Create a beautiful poison frog habitat in these 10 easy steps.
Blessed Dart Frog Care Tips
Expert care tips for the blessed dart frog
Asian Painted Bullfrog Care
Expert care tips for Kaloula pulchra aka the chubby frog
Glass Frog Care And Information
Everything you want to know about the glass frog.
Amphibian Diseases: Fungal Infections
If your amphibian has white, fuzzy patches on its skin, it probably has a fungal infection.
Amphibian Drug Dosage
The greatest difficulty in treating small amphibians comes from properly determining and administering the amount of drug required for treatment.
Amphibian Diseases: Toxing Out
Identify the signs of toxicity in your amphibians and tips on keeping the toxicity levels of their water low.
Amphibian Diseases: Crash Syndrome
How to prevent your amphibian from falling victim to crash syndrome.
