How difficult is it to keep Cranwell's Horned Frog?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the lifespan of Cranwell's Horned Frog?

The average lifespan of Cranwell's Horned Frog is 10-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Cranwell's Horned Frog get?

Cranwell's Horned Frog typically reaches 7.5-13cm, weighing up to 0.5kg as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Cranwell's Horned Frog?

Cranwell's Horned Frog feeds on: Crickets, roaches, mealworms, earthworms and feeder fish. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Cranwell's Horned Frog?

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

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Cranwell's Horned Frog

Beginner

Ceratophrys cranwelli

An ambush-hunting frog of the dry Gran Chaco of South America. It is 7.5-13 cm long with a very wide mouth and long horn-like projections above the eyes, burrowing into the substrate to wait for prey and reacting strongly to movement.

Difficulty

Beginner

Lifespan

10-15 years

Size

7.5-13cm, weighing up to 0.5kg

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

Crickets, roaches, mealworms, earthworms and feeder fish

About

Ceratophrys cranwelli is a terrestrial frog of the family Ceratophryidae endemic to the dry Gran Chaco of South America. The back is dark green to brown, camouflaging the animal as it burrows and waits for prey, while orange and yellow albino forms are common in the pet trade. Its horn-like projections above the eyes are longer than those of the ornate horned frog and its snout is more protruding. It is normally inactive but an extremely aggressive feeder, leaping several body lengths to seize prey. A row of teeth on the upper jaw means it cannot release prey once seized, and animals occasionally choke on prey that is too large. At temperature extremes it forms a cocoon of thickened skin and aestivates, protecting itself from water loss. In captivity it must be kept alone, as the species is cannibalistic. Captive-bred animals are traded in Japan, but hybrids with the ornate horned frog are common.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Cranwell's Horned Frog

The Cranwell's Horned Frog lives 10-15 years.

Size of the Cranwell's Horned Frog

The Cranwell's Horned Frog grows to 7.5-13cm, weighing up to 0.5kg.

It measures 7.5 to 13 cm and can weigh up to 0.5 kg.

Basic Info

Origin

The Gran Chaco of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil, below 700 m

Lifespan

10-15 years

Size

7.5-13cm, weighing up to 0.5kg

Care Specifications

AggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Moderate

Sources: Reptiles Magazine: Chacoan Horned Frog / The Bio Dude: Care and Bioactive Maintenance of the Pacman Frog / Reptiles Magazine: Horned Frog Care Sheet / 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: Ceratophrys cranwelli Barrio, 1980

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.