The horned frog died because it was too long to take care of it. Although the time is not long, I have accumulated a lot of written knowledge, plus some personal experience, and sent it to Meng Xin.
Although people with many words don't like reading, it is still very important. I hope Meng Xin can watch it ~
South American horned frog should be the most common pet frog, and green horned frog and golden horned frog are the two most popular strains in South America. Many novices can't tell them from the bell-horned frog. A simpler way is to look at the color gamut and head shape of the pattern. First of all, the patterns of common South American horned frogs are generally not as scattered as those of bell-horned frogs, and those in South America are relatively large; Furthermore, there will be more or less a red area on the back of the bell corner (except for the green bell); Finally, the horns on the eyes of South Americans are obvious, but most clock horns have almost no horns. The head and nose of the bell angle have an obtuse angle, which makes the head look more generous and three-dimensional. Although the most affordable price comes from South America, there is also a Japanese mutant in the South American family-South American horned frog.
Although it doesn't have much impact on classification, it should be understandable. Personally, I think primary colors, green horns, Jinjiao and mint are all good for beginners, and the prices are acceptable.
Feeding conditions (environment for raising frogs)
Many people on the Internet recommend using frog mud. For beginners, it is best to use biochemical cotton in the early stage of larvae, which is convenient to take care of and will not cause too much harm to larvae.
Pay attention to the water level with biochemical cotton and put half of it. Keep the feeding box moist, and don't let the frog soak in the water for a long time, the frog's body will swell.
Be careful not to put objects with spikes in the breeding box, which will scratch the horned frog. It is better to raise it with frog mud in adulthood. If we continue to use biochemical cotton, the life span of adult frogs will be shortened.
Try to change the water every two to three days, because the frog's skin is permeable, and poor water quality will do harm to the frog.
Speaking of which, let's talk about water.
You should use chlorinated water, filtered water or spring water. Tap water can be dechlorinated chemically, or boiled, or put in an open container overnight. Amphibians do not drink water. They rely on their skin to absorb water, so they can provide a big pot for frogs to climb in and out easily. The simplest arrangement method is to put a small basin obliquely and let the lower end store about an inch of water. The water should be changed every two days, or as soon as it becomes dirty. Temperature: The temperature range that the horned frog can tolerate is 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature is low, we should reduce the frequency and quantity of food. The optimum temperature range is 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Take food
Horn frogs eat mice, goldfish, earthworms-almost everything that moves in front of them. An adult horned frog should not eat more than one medium-sized mouse or two larger goldfish every week. They are always hungry, but if they are fed too much, frogs will be extremely overweight and may be unhealthy for a long time. Feed the living Er. If it is dead, shake it in front of it with tweezers.
health
Frogs occasionally swell in a short time, and their hind limbs make spasmodic movements and rub all over their bodies, which is a normal behavior when molting. In this way, the frog will soon shed its skin, temporarily cover it with a layer of clear mucus, and will soon disappear. If the horned frog looks listless and has no appetite, it will attract attention, not because the ambient temperature is too cold. First, always check the water quality, then the air quality (pollutants in the air can fall into water or directly act on animals), and then the food. A bacterial infection called "red leg disease" sometimes affects frogs. It is characterized by the redness of frog's abdomen and/or lower hind legs, which will often lead to death if left untreated. Please consult the veterinarian for the usage and specific dosage of antibiotics. Do not use disinfectants; The disinfectant left in the water tank is harmful to frogs and even kills them. Wash the fish tank with warm water and a little mild soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry thoroughly to remove chlorine from tap water.
Part of the text source network, invasion and deletion
Part of it is collected from the internet. As soon as the weather gets warmer, I will continue to start with a few frogs and then write some feeding notes ~