Budgett's Frog Care Guide
Lepidobatrachus laevis · Freshwater Reptile/Amphibian
What Budgett's Frog look like
Lepidobatrachus laevis is a heavy-bodied frog with a broad flattened head, enormous mouth, high-set eyes, and short powerful limbs. The body is rounded and aquatic-adapted but not a constant-swimming frog. Its wide gape and strong jaws are built for ambush predation, and individuals may inflate or gape defensively when disturbed.
Behavior & temperament
Budgett's Frogs are solitary sit-and-wait predators that spend much of their time in shallow water or buried in damp substrate. They are bold feeders and can bite hard. They should be kept singly because tank mates, including other frogs, may be attacked or swallowed.
Diet & feeding
Budgett's Frogs are carnivorous ambush predators. Feed earthworms, roaches, crickets, silkworms, hornworms, nightcrawlers, and occasional appropriately sized aquatic prey. Use calcium and vitamin supplementation for terrestrial feeder insects.
Behind the name
The common name honors John Samuel Budgett, a British zoologist. Lepidobatrachus refers to a scaled or textured frog, and laevis means smooth.
Plan your tank
Check the numbers before you buy: tank volume, a stocking plan, cycle progress, water changes, and your ongoing care routine.
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