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African DWARF Clawed Frogs

Dwarf clawed frogs, as the name suggests are much much smaller than African clawed frogs. They have webbed hands and feet where as the ACF only has webbed feet and not hands. DCF's (Dwarf Clawed Frog) eat relatively the same diet as the ACF although they eat a lot less. They can be fed on frozen Bloodworm, tubifex worm and smaller pieces of the usual food that you would feed the ACF's.

 

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Breeding Clawed Frogs

African Clawed frogs usually mate at night when everything is quiet. The male holds the female around the waist. They both float up to the surface while upside down, anywhere from 100 to 2,000 eggs can be layed. This acrobatic dance is seldom witnessed. In the process the eggs are fertilized externally (sperm meets egg outside of

 

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Endangered Clawed frog: Xenopus gilli

This rare species is quite unique, as it prefers the seasonal and high acidic levels of the black water lake-lets of the Cape Floral Kingdom. This differs from its cousin, the Common Platanna (Xenopus laevis), where it prefers permanent standing water bodies and lower acidic levels. X. gilli is therefore only found in the south western region of South Africa, and here it is becoming one of the most endangered amphibians in the world. Its story gives a view on the history of land management and conservation practices in the area that is now the Cape Peninsula National Park.

 

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F-A-Q's

As the name suggests they come from ponds and slow flowing rivers in Southern Africa. What is that tail between my adult frogs legs? Is it part of a tail that never got absorbed? The tail between the legs of your adult frog is an ovipositor, this means your frog is female.

 

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Fish to Keep with My Frog

Please Note: Many people disagree with keeping fish with frogs, I have been able to keep the fish species opposite happily with my frogs, it's your choice. But please remember that if you do choose to keep fish with your frogs, the fishes or frogs may be harmed.

 

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Housing your Frog

African Clawed frogs do not needing lighting in their aquarium, although it will not harm them if you do have it and it will make them easier to see. You should use the correct type of glow tube which you can buy at the pet store, not too bright or too dull. The light should not be left on for the whole day, you can put it onto a timer for when you want it to switch off or on.

 

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How Big do they Get?

African Clawed Frogs, unlike the Dwarf Clawed frogs can grow to very large sizes. The females are generally bigger and fatter than the males, who are small and slim. The females have a bigger appetite and eat more than the males. Especially during breeding.

 

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How Long do they Live?

frican Clawed frogs can actually out live a cat or a dog. Some have been known to live for 25 years or more. Most Species of Xenopus can grow to ripe old ages.

 

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How to Feed your Frog

Finding something that your frog doesn't like to eat is a challenge!  They are greedy and eat anything remotely edible that they like the taste of and that they can fit into their mouths!

 

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INFO & CARE SHEET for the AFRICAN CLAWED FROG

Although the African Clawed Frog, Xenopus laevis, is commonly seen in captivity, little authoritative information on its husbandry and breeding is available to the lay public. Given the fact that this frog has been known to science since the 19th century, such a conspicuous lack of information is truly amazing. It is also unfortunate, as the African Clawed Frog makes an ideal pet for seasoned herpetoculturists and rank novices alike, if its unique needs are appropriately met. Questions regarding proper food, housing, lighting, temperature, etc. are constantly encountered not only on USENET's rec.pets.herp discussion group but also in other herpetocultural fora as well. Hopefully, this sheet will be able to clarify the African Clawed Frog's basic requirements so that owners will finally be able to feel confident their charges are receiving the best possible care.

 

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