TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: A Closer Look at the South American Horned Frog 3
- Physical Appearance 4
- Life in the Wild and in Captivity 5
- Male vs. Female 6
- So, You Want to be a Frog Keeper? 9
- Chapter Two: Origin and Distribution 11
- Facts about the South American Horned Frog 12
- Types of South American Horned Frogs 14
- Dangers Faced by the South American Horned Frog 17
- Chapter Three: Frog Supplies and Setting Up an Enclosure 19
- Enclosure Size 20
- Frog Supplies and Equipment 22
- Chapter Four: Growth Rate, Physical and Behavioral Characteristics 27
- Longevity/Lifespan 29
- Keeping the South American Horned Frog Healthy 30
- Chapter Five: Breeding South American Horned Frogs 33
- Mating and Breeding 34
- Steps to Breeding 36
- Social Structure and Behavior 38
- Chapter Six: General Requirements and Reminders 39
- Temperature Range 41
- Substrate Options for Maintaining Temperature 42
- Feeding South American Horned Frogs 43
- Chapter Seven: South American Horned Frogs as Pets 45
- Pros and Cons of Owning One 47
- Chapter Eight: Diseases and Health Requirements 49
- Metabolic Bone Disease 50
- Toxic Out Syndrome 51
- Water Edema Syndrome 53
- Bacterial Infections 54
- Fungal Infection 55
- Endoparasites 56
- Blindness 56
- Impaction 57
- Obesity 57
- Chapter Nine: Avoiding Illness and Care Sheet 61
- Care Sheet 65
- Tips on Feeding 67
- Chapter Ten: The Ornate Frog and all the Species 69
- Brazilian Horned Frog 70
- Colombian Horned Frog 70
- Amazonian Horned Frog 70
- Cranwell’s Horned Frog 71
- Caatinga Horned Frog 73
- Argentine Horned Frog 73
- Stolzmann’s Horned Frog 74
- Ecuadorian Horned Frog 74
- The Most Popular in the Trade 75
- Index 77
- Photo Credits 81
- References 83
