What essential care steps should I take for my new bullfrog toad?

Keep her in some clean water between 68 F and 77 F. Perform daily water changes using aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent further stress or shock. Clean water is the key to treating sick frogs. Aquarium salt is a great general tonic and can treat minor infection. Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 5 gallons of water and use that for water changes. You can add conditioners such as AmQuel and NovAqua as well as some StressCoat. She should begin to improve in a few days. Offer a few pellets daily, but remove them if she doesn't eat to prevent fouling the water.

Clean and sanitize the tank. Replace ALL the substrate with fresh organic topsoil or coco fiber. Do not use vermiculite or perlite. Avoid gravel, sand or wood chips. Ideal temperature ranges between 68F and 78F with the cooler end reserved for nighttime. Mist the cage several times weekly to maintain humidity. Provide a water bowl and clean it daily. Soak him in a tepid (75F) 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will provide warmth and hydration. A cold frog will not eat. Afterwards, offer live food. Something with a lot of movement like nightcrawlers or mealworms. If he still doesn't eat, have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles and amphibians.

Thanks for reaching out about Cherub and including a picture. Amphibians are delicate animals and water quality is very important. Testing the wear quality regularly (at least once daily) for pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate are a must. Any abnormalities need to be addressed as soon as possible. Water also must be kept cool and stable. Amphibians do not do well with temperature changes. A varied insect diet also is important. Live insects, kept in good condition, will provide a wide variety of vitamins and mineral, protein and fat. Read up on what you need to do and b proactive with problems.

Thanks for reaching out about Pacman and including photos. Found quite a few websites with information including Reptile Magazine, Petco, Petsmart and other pet stores. This would be a great start. Read as many as possible to assimilate the wealth of information. Good luck.

This species can be very active. To give you peace of mind about their care, however, you can evaluate the husbandry and water quality in the enclosure. If all parameters are in range for this species, that’s good news! Monitor the appetite as well - if you see any changes, or if there are any other changes, then it would be time to consult with a veterinarian. Good luck!

Releasing it would not be recommended and in some locations, may be illegal. You can continue to feed nightcrawlers in addition to commercial frog pellets, brine shrimp, blood worms and small insect prey (nothing wild caught). Frogs are very sensitive to water quality and environmental parameters. Low temps can affect activity and appetite in amphibians and reptiles as can poor water quality. If you can provide the species of frog or an image, we can provide more comprehensive advice.

It looks like a Gray Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor) in the attached images. Care is quite simple for this frog. They are very hardy, tolerating a wide range of temperatures and humidity. IF they hibernate, simply provide a moist substrate (typically a coconut fiber and soil mixture) for them to burrow. If they are active, offer crickets every few days. Mist the tank to maintain humidity and provide a water bowl. Here's a care sheet for you! http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Frog-Amphibian-Species/Gray-Treefrog/