How difficult is it to keep Budgett's Frog?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the lifespan of Budgett's Frog?

The average lifespan of Budgett's Frog is 15-20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Budgett's Frog get?

Budgett's Frog typically reaches 11-12cm; males about half the size of females as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Budgett's Frog?

Budgett's Frog feeds on: Earthworms, crickets, roaches and waxworms, plus fish. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Budgett's Frog?

The price of Budgett's Frog varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Budgett's Frog

Intermediate

Lepidobatrachus laevis

A flattened frog whose head makes up a third of its body length. It is a fully aquatic species that waits for prey with only its eyes and nostrils above the surface, and an aggressive one: when threatened it inflates itself, shrieks and bites.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

11-12cm; males about half the size of females

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Earthworms, crickets, roaches and waxworms, plus fish

About

Lepidobatrachus laevis is a frog of the family Ceratophryidae from the Chaco of South America and the largest species in its genus. It measures 11 to 12 cm, with males only about half the size of females. The colour is greenish grey, sometimes with orange or green blotches. The head accounts for about a third of the body length and the mouth is strikingly wide, with a row of teeth on the upper jaw and two fang-like projections near the middle of the lower jaw. The limbs are short and the forelimbs unwebbed, and adult males have a dark blue throat. It is a fully aquatic inhabitant of swamps and lagoons, lying in water or mud with only its eyes exposed to ambush prey. In the dry season it aestivates in the mud inside a cocoon of shed skin. When threatened it inflates its body, gives a shrill shriek and bites. Breeding takes place in the rainy season, with around 2,000 eggs laid at a time; the tadpoles are carnivorous and cannibalistic from hatching and grow rapidly, reaching 4 to 5 cm within about a month. Animals reaching Japan are mostly captive-bred.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Budgett's Frog

The Budgett's Frog lives 15-20 years.

Size of the Budgett's Frog

The Budgett's Frog grows to 11-12cm; males about half the size of females.

Basic Info

Origin

Swamps and lagoons of the Chaco in Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia, below 200 m

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

11-12cm; males about half the size of females

Care Specifications

AggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Hard

Sources: Reptiles Magazine: Budgett's Frogs / Wikipedia (English) / Wikipedia (Japanese)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Lepidobatrachus laevis Budgett, 1899

Synonyms: Ceratophrys laevis (Budgett, 1899)

Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

It is not listed in the CITES appendices. It does not fall under either the designated animals specified in the Animal Protection and Management Law Enforcement Decree or the designated invasive species under the Invasive Species Law.

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.