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I've been asked what I do for a temporary frog home that can be put together quickly, but that the frogs can stay in for a month or so. I thought it would be helpful to post it here.
I use a clear plastic storage box from Lowes. I use a size that holds about 30 quarts and measures about 12" x 18" x 11". They are made by Rubbermaid or KIS, and I'm sure other companies.
Put some wet, but not waterlogged, sphagnum moss in the bottom for a substrate. Add some leaf litter to hide under, and a clump of live plant like pothos or prayer plant is nice. Maybe a coco hut for bigger frogs.
I don't care for the lid that comes with it so I cut a piece of glass for the top. I cut about a third off of the lid to function as an opening top. I hinge this with a simple piece of tape. The bigger part of the lid is taped into place while the opening lid stays in place because of the taped hinge.
How long can you keep frogs in there? I raised a group of 4 Varadero for about 4 months in one. I kept my brother's 2 Azureus for about two months while he finished his viv.
I use a clear plastic storage box from Lowes. I use a size that holds about 30 quarts and measures about 12" x 18" x 11". They are made by Rubbermaid or KIS, and I'm sure other companies.
Put some wet, but not waterlogged, sphagnum moss in the bottom for a substrate. Add some leaf litter to hide under, and a clump of live plant like pothos or prayer plant is nice. Maybe a coco hut for bigger frogs.
I don't care for the lid that comes with it so I cut a piece of glass for the top. I cut about a third off of the lid to function as an opening top. I hinge this with a simple piece of tape. The bigger part of the lid is taped into place while the opening lid stays in place because of the taped hinge.
How long can you keep frogs in there? I raised a group of 4 Varadero for about 4 months in one. I kept my brother's 2 Azureus for about two months while he finished his viv.
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