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

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're a parent whose kid just discovered amphibians or you're finally setting up that tank yourself. 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's picks for the best beginner species. Plus a breeding update from the tree frog and toad room! Austin's advice if you only remember one thing: monitor your humidity. Mentioned in this episode: Find an amphibian vet through the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians: https://arav.org Minimum tank size, care sheets, and setup guides on every animal page at https://www.joshsfrogs.com Josh's Frogs is a Healthy Trade Institute certified facility, and every animal we sell is captive bred. New episodes on YouTube and Spotify. If there's a species you want covered, tell us in the comments.