Data sheet Indian bullfrog
Latin name:
Kaloula pulchra
Origin:
Northeast India and Southeast Asia
Size (in cm:
7 – 8 cm, females are usually larger than males
behavior/stocking
Lining:
Insects such as earthworms, caterpillars, flies, maggots or crickets. From time to time they also like mealworms, but since these have a laxative effect, mealworms should not be fed more than once a week
Behave:
Nocturnal. During the day the animals hide under leaves. When threatened, they inflate and emit a toxic, sticky substance. If the environment is too dry, Indian bullfrogs dig in and wait for the next rain. They feel most comfortable in pairs or small groups
Life expectancy:
about 10 years
Groups vs. individual housing:
Indian bullfrogs need company. It is ideal to keep them in pairs or in a small group
Difficulty level:
Normal. The Indian bullfrog needs a very specific humidity and temperature to feel comfortable. He needs particularly clear water, without any chlorine residues. In addition, its skin can easily become poisonous. It should never be touched with bare hands to avoid skin irritation. Diet is easy for that. The frog lives on medium-sized insects and will eat almost anything. In itself, the Indian bullfrog is relatively robust. So much so that it was able to partially spread along European rivers and became an invasive species
Rushen, Kaloula pulchra, Banded bullfrog – Nong Phai, Phetchabun (20253335546) (cropped), CC BY-SA 2.0
General
The Indian bullfrog is a very interesting pet. During mating season, it changes color from a dull olive green to a striking yellow. It is sociable and emits the loud, low-pitched croaking characteristic of bullfrogs.
However, there are a few things to keep in mind when keeping this frog species. For example, he reacts sensitive to drought and temperatures. Here is some information on what needs to be considered for species-appropriate husbandry.
acquisition and maintenance
You can buy a specimen for 20 to 30 euros in the pet trade. It is advisable, at least two animals to keep, as the frog feels most comfortable in small groups. He will be in one aquaterrarium held. The Indian bullfrog can live up to 10 years.
requirements for the terrarium
The aquaterarium must provide the Indian bullfrog with the opportunity to withdraw into the water, but it should do so 1/4 of the space in the terrarium consists of water. It has to be Humidity between 70 and 80 percent and a temperature of 26 to 29 degrees Celsius be given (at night it can drop to as low as 20 degrees Celsius).
The terrarium should contain plenty of soil (bark mulch, sand and/or gravel is recommended) and foliage for hiding and at least 90 x 50 x 50 cm be. The water must be particularly pure. at all under no circumstances should it contain residues of chlorine or other chemicals.
gender differences
The females are usually larger than the males. The male has darker neck markings. It is also the male that emits the characteristic mating call.
Feed & Nutrition
The Indian bullfrog is easy to feed. He eats meat and prefers all kinds of larger and smaller insectsfor example maggots, larvae, worms and flies.
The lining should live placed in the terrarium, since the frog cannot perceive immobile prey as food. Feeding once a day is sufficient. The best time to do this is in the late evening, as there are Indian bullfrogs nocturnal are.
acclimatization and handling
For the first few days, the frogs should be allowed complete rest. You have to get used to the new environment. Like all amphibians, Indian bullfrogs are no petting animals. In fact, it should not be touched and if so, then only with moistened disposable gloves.
He can poisonous secretion seclude when he feels threatened. It is also helpful for acclimatization and general keeping if the frogs have plenty of opportunities to retreat to soil, leaves or mulch and if there is a lot of water in the terrarium.