Amphibians
Amphibians in Manchester
A Selection of Amphibians, Frogs and Toads in Manchester
Here is a selection of some that we have. Come to Swan Street Pet Shop for all your pet supplies in Manchester.
Ornate Horned Frogs
Origin: Argentina
Size: 7-9 inches
Temperature: 70-80 Farenheit
Food: Crickets, Locust, Mealworms and Pinky mice for adults
Lifespan: 8-9 Years
Description: Ornate horned frogs are quite often known as pac-man frogs. This is because they have huge mouths and will eat anything that they can fit in it. They sit half buried in substrate waiting for food to come past then jump out and eat it. This makes them extremely entertaining frogs but also means they must be kept on their own.
Axolotls
Origin: Mexico
Size: 12 inches
Temperature: Coldwater (Under 70F)
Food: Bloodworm, Eathworms, Waxworms and Frozen(defrosted) Fish.
Lifespan: 20 Years
Description: Axolotls are fascinating creatures, the are completely aquatic salamanders that come in a variety of colours from brown and black to white and golden. They need a typical coldwater setup with a good quality filter.
Fire Belly Toads
Origin: Southern China, Thailand, Korea, eastern Russia, and south-east Asia
Size: 2 inches
Temperature: 75-80o Fahrenheit
Food: Crickets, Meal worms, Wax worms and Bloodworm
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Description: Fire Bellied Toads are mainly aquatic toads, so a large area of water is required as well as an area of land to climb out on to. When frightened these toads will flip over onto their backs showing off their bright red bellies to warn off potential predators.