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Also called Hippo Frog or Freddy Krueger Frog

These unique frogs have a comical appearance as their head is half the size of their body.

Their appearance and fun personality have made this species an internet star.

If kept properly this amphibian provides many years of fun.

They have a flat body and an enormous mouth that takes up nearly a third of its body.

These amphibians often sit in the water with just their eyes and nostrils poking out. This behavior and their pinkish-gray color have given them the nickname “hippo frogs.”

These frogs are also well known for their defensive behaviors.

If cornered they will puff up their bodies and stand as tall as possible. They will hiss, squeak and scream too. If that fails they will lunge and bite. Being bitten is quite an unpleasant experience as they have large toothlike ridges on their jaws and two sharp fangs.

Budgett’s frogs are known to be intelligent and active amphibians with a bold and inquisitive personality.

Size

The Budgett’s Frog is a large amphibian that can grow to six inches in size.

Young frogs are typically 1.5 inches in length after metamorphosis.

Budgett’s Frogs grow to their adult size of four to five inches in just under a year.

Life Span

With proper care Budgett’s Frogs have a lifespan of 20 years.

Enclosure

Adults are happy to live in a 30-gallon aquarium that measures 30”x12”x12”. Due to their cannibalistic nature they should not be housed with other frogs.

Half of the tank should have enough water to fully cover your frog and allow them to swim.

You can build up a sloping area of stones or plexiglass to give your frog easy access to both the wet and dry parts of the tank.

Heating & Lighting

You will need to use an aquarium heater to keep the water temperature between 76 and 82°F. Make sure the heater is securely attached to the tank and can’t be knocked loose by a swimming frog.

These frogs are primarily nocturnal and so do not require any special lighting.

Temperatures in the tank should not exceed 77°F. Temperatures above 80°F can be fatal. Keeping the tank in a warm room should be enough to keep it around 77°F. Using two digital thermometers will provide an accurate reading of the surface temperatures.

Diet

Budgett’s frogs are a carnivorous species.

They are also unique for being carnivorous tadpoles. As tadpoles they will eat the larvae of other frogs as well as each other.

Adults prey on whatever will fit in their mouths. This is in part thanks their large mouths and impressive set of strong jaws that are more developed than other frog families.

These frogs are primarily ambush hunters. This means they sit in water or mud and wait for their prey. In the wild they eat fish, worms, other frogs, snakes, small mammals and insects.