Top 10 Unique Frog Species That You Can Consider as Pets

Posted by SAYAN MUKHERJEE on May 3rd, 2024

Frogs are one of the unique and rare choices as pets but many pet lovers prefer to keep frogs or other amphibians as pets. Here is a list of 10 unique frogs whom you can keep as pets:

Desert Rain Frogs:

Desert Rain frogs are native to coastal desert regions of Namibia and South Africa. These rain frogs are specialized in obtaining moisture from fogs and thus they don’t require rain to thrive.

Also Read: Is Desert Rain Frog Good Pet? A Perfect Pet Guide For You

Cape Rain Frogs:

Cape rain frogs are another type of rain frogs usually found in South Africa. These rain frogs are expert at burrowing underground with their stout bodies and short limbs.

Also Read: Are Cape Rain Frogs Good Pets? 8 Fascinating Facts

Smoky Jungle Frogs:

Smoky Jungle frogs are native to Central and South America (similar to Mountain Chicken frogs). These frogs are poisonous and can vapourize the poison into the air if threatened. These frogs are known for their unique coloration and jumping abilities.

Also Read: Are Smoky Jungle Frogs Good Pets For Beginners? Everything You Must Know Before Buying 

Madagascar Tomato Frogs:

The Madagascar Tomato frogs often catch attraction of pet lovers due to their vibrant red color and round body. However, these frogs are toxic but if you want to keep them as pets, you can prevent their toxicity by wearing gloves.

Also Read: Are Madagascar Tomato Frogs Good for Beginners? Everything You Must Know Before Purchasing

Greenhouse Frogs:

Greenhouse frogs are also native to South and Central America like Smoky Jungle frogs. These frogs are known for their unique “Ku Kee” vocalization during mating season and adaptability.

Also Read: Are Greenhouse Frogs Good Pets For Families?

Hairy Frogs:

Hairy frogs are native to central and west Africa and are known for their hair-like structure over their body. The frogs are also known as horror or wolverine frogs as they can break their bones and make it as sharp claws when needed.

Also Read: Horror (Wolverine) Frogs: Are Hairy Frogs Good Pets For Beginners?

Common Surinam Toads:

As the name suggests, Common Surinam Toads are native to South America. These frogs are known for carrying their eggs on their backs until they hatch into tadpoles.

Also Read: Are Common Surinam Toads Suitable Pets For Beginners?

Western Chorus Frogs:

Western Chorus frogs are native to North America. These frogs are known for their chorus sound which is very high-pitched and entertaining to hear. These frogs are also known as midland chorus frogs.

Also Read: Western Chorus Frogs: Are Midland Chorus Frogs Good Pets?

Wallace’s Flying Frogs:

Wallace’s flying frogs are native to Asia, especially South East Asia. These frogs are known for gliding from one to another trees using their webbed toes. When the frogs glide in the air, it looks like they are flying from one to another tree.

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Carpenter Frogs:

Carpenter frogs are native to North America, especially Florida. These frogs are known for their sound which sounds like someone hammering or tapping on wood frequently. The sound is also used to find mates during breeding season.

Also Read: Are Carpenter Frogs Suitable Pets For Beginners? A Perfect Pet Guide

Some of the frogs may be poisonous, but if you use gloves while touching them, you can easily overcome their toxicity. Don’t touch your frogs unnecessarily or it makes the frogs stressed.