Chubby Frog Care Sheet

Chubby Frog Care Sheet

Kaloula pulchra
Category
Amphibian
Average Size
2 - 3 inches long
Average Lifespan
6 - 8 years
Diet Type
Insectivore

Diet & Nutrition

Chubby Frogs are insectivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and small roaches.

Chubby Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.

Housing & Habitat

Chubby Frogs are found throughout Southeast Asia. Chubby Frogs of similar size can be housed together with caution.

Enclosure Size

Chubby Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens.

Substrate

Due to humidity requirements an absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss, coconut fiber, reptile bark or sphagnum moss are suitable.

Temperature & Lighting

Temperature

Chubby Frogs need an ambient temperature of 75º to 80º F.

Lighting

Lighting is not required for Chubby Frogs. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB.

Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.

Humidity & Watering

Humidity

Chubby Frog humidity should remain high (70%) due to their native tropical climates. This can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or misting system.

Watering

A large water bowl with clean water should be provided. Always use de-chlorinated or bottled spring water.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Chubby Frogs eat?

Chubby Frogs are insectivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and small roaches. Chubby Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.

What kind of habitat does a Chubby Frog need?

Chubby Frogs are found throughout Southeast Asia. Chubby Frogs of similar size can be housed together with caution. Chubby Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens.

What temperature and lighting does a Chubby Frog need?

Chubby Frogs need an ambient temperature of 75º to 80º F. Lighting is not required for Chubby Frogs. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB. Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs. Humidity: Chubby Frog humidity should remain high (70%) due to their native tropical climates. This can ...