Flat-headed bullfrog (Kaloula baleata)

Short answers

Flat-headed bullfrog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×40×40 cm.

Flat-headed bullfrog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–29 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–23 °C.

Flat-headed bullfrog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2 %).

Flat-headed bullfrog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 6–10 years.

Flat-headed bullfrog: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–29 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×40×40 cm

Substrate

Coco humus 10 cm, leaf litter, a cork hide, a shallow water dish

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, termites

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

5–7 cm

Life expectancy

6–10 years

Origin

South-East Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A group is possible. Only put together animals of the same species and roughly the same size — smaller ones will otherwise be treated as food. Offer enough hiding places so that every animal can retreat, and feed them separately when they differ in size.

Notes

A rounded "balloon frog" with orange armpit patches. It puffs itself up when disturbed. Straightforward, but almost always buried by day.

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What you need to start

To keep Flat-headed bullfrog (Kaloula baleata) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×40×40 cm), substrate (Coco humus 10 cm, leaf litter, a cork hide, a shallow water dish), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.