Feeding live food to your frog or salamander is recommended in order to stimulate and promote normal natural feeding behavior. Crickets are the ideal food, as they are inexpensive and easy to obtain. Crickets can be purchased from most pet stores or can be gathered from around your home. Just be sure, however, that all crickets you feed are pesticide free. One day prior to offering them to your pet, feed the crickets tropical fish food or a commercial cricket diet loaded with nutrients to booster their nutritional value.
Terrestrial amphibians can also be fed fruitflies, mealworms, and aphids. Some of the larger toads may even make a meal of baby mice if offered to them! Aquatic amphibians enjoy earthworms, insect larvae, and small fish. Obviously, their food should be fed to them in the water. Feeding your amphibian once a day should be sufficient. Remove any uneaten food from the previous day prior to feeding a fresh meal.
You will soon discover that each frog or salamander will develop its own individualized eating habits. Some will prefer slow-moving prey while others enjoy the thrill of the chase. For instance, toads usually prefer to wait passively for prey to cross their paths, whereas frogs often take a more aggressive approach.
Terrestrial amphibians can also be fed fruitflies, mealworms, and aphids. Some of the larger toads may even make a meal of baby mice if offered to them! Aquatic amphibians enjoy earthworms, insect larvae, and small fish. Obviously, their food should be fed to them in the water. Feeding your amphibian once a day should be sufficient. Remove any uneaten food from the previous day prior to feeding a fresh meal.
You will soon discover that each frog or salamander will develop its own individualized eating habits. Some will prefer slow-moving prey while others enjoy the thrill of the chase. For instance, toads usually prefer to wait passively for prey to cross their paths, whereas frogs often take a more aggressive approach.
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