Josh's Frogs Podcast

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Your First Frog: What Every New Keeper Should Know - Josh's Frogs Podcast #69

Your First Frog: What Every New Keeper Should Know - Josh's Frogs Podcast #6922 sept.25 min

<p>Thinking about a frog as a first pet? Curator of Tree Frogs and Toads Austin Rea is back to walk through everything a brand new keeper needs to sort out before buying an animal, whether you&#39;re a parent whose kid just discovered amphibians or you&#39;re finally setting up that tank yourself.</p><p>We get into the two household deal-breakers that should stop you cold, how much space a frog actually needs, what daily care looks like next to a dog or a cat, the wild caught vs. captive bred question, the diseases worth knowing about, and Austin&#39;s picks for the best beginner species. Plus a breeding update from the tree frog and toad room!</p><p>Austin&#39;s advice if you only remember one thing: monitor your humidity.</p><p><br></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p>Find an amphibian vet through the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians: https://arav.org</p><p>Minimum tank size, care sheets, and setup guides on every animal page at https://www.joshsfrogs.com</p><p>Josh&#39;s Frogs is a Healthy Trade Institute certified facility, and every animal we sell is captive bred.</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes on YouTube and Spotify. If there&#39;s a species you want covered, tell us in the comments.</p>