How are bull frogs able to eat scorpions and spiders and not get stung or bitten in the mouth or stomach?

Posted by admin on January 3rd, 2010 and filed under frogs | 1 Comment »

I just saw a video of bull frogs swallowing whole BIG spiders and scorpions. I thought the spider’s fangs would ruin the frog’s whole day or kill him. I also thought that stinger on the scorpion would totally stop the bull frog from living? How can they do this?

When a frog catches its prey, it quickly bites, stunning its prey with the bite. The frog then closes its mouth and may crush a softbodied prey in the process. The frog will also make sure that its prey is not moving, by holding it between the roof of the mouth and the tongue, before swallowing. While the prey is inside the mouth, the frog secrets a large amount of digestive enzymes onto its prey to help it go down its gut smoothly. After having been stunned, crushed and coated with digestive enzyme, a spider or scorpion would have no chance to sting or bite.

What are some good beginner frogs or toads?

Posted by admin on January 3rd, 2010 and filed under frogs and toads | 4 Comments »

I was wondering what a good beginner frog or toad would be that could stay in a 10 gallon tank or less. Also some supplies i would need for it.

not red eye treefrog (tanks too small hard to keep) like some1 said

horned (pacman) frog
dwarf african bullfrog
fire belly toad or 2
african dwarf clawed frogs

What kind of frog is it in my yard, and how do I get it to be quiet?

Posted by admin on January 3rd, 2010 and filed under frog | 6 Comments »

I live in Petaluma, California, and about a week ago, a frog seems to have moved into my rain-filed kiddie pool. Does anyone know what kind of frog this might be, how long he’ll be here, and if he ever plans on being quiet? Please do not write me anything about killing frogs, as I volunteer for the Humane Society and am also a vegetarian. :) Will he eventually leave when he can’t find a mate?

empty the pool. or step on it.