There are many types of pet frog which can be kept as pets. Carefully consider your situation and ability to care for a pet frog before acquiring one. They look so cute in the pet shop, but can be very flighty. No fun trying to catch a thin green frog that's hopping away as fast as it can. Frogs are not too bright. They have a tendency to crash into walls and bump their noses.

Your best bet is to choose a species you love looking at, then set it up in a beautiful frog habitat, like you would an aquarium full of fish. Same strategy - lovely to look at, not a good idea to hold.

Determine if you like the sound of frogs croaking and make sure the frog you choose isn't going to drive you to distraction while you're asleep. Croaking isn't for everyone, although many find it wonderfully soothing, like crickets chirping.

There are exceptions to the "look, don't touch" concept. Whites Tree Frogs are not as delicate as some of their cousins, and are docile enough that they're easy to hold.

• African Dwarf Frog
• American Green Tree Frog
• Northern Leopard Frog
• Whites Tree Frog
• Pac Man Frog
• African Bullfrog

1. Housing: No smaller then a ten gallon aquarium.
2. Frogs are climbers, make sure to offer vertical branches for climbing or a taller tank.
3. Make sure that top is secure, wire or mesh lids work best.
4. Flooring: Gravel, soil with peat moss mixed into it, cypress mulch, avoid indoor outdoor carpeting
5. Provide branches of climbing
6. Offer live plants for hiding (make sure the plants are animal friendly.
7. Temperatures: 68 to 77 degrees.
8. Lighting: The American green tree frog is nocturnal, supplemental UVA/UVB light is required.
9. Water: Provide dechlorinated water in a shallow dish or as required for type of frog.
10. Regular misting is required to maintain humidity.

When setting up your frogs home remember to give ample room and hiding places Handling should be kept to a minimum as it causes undo stress and chemicals in the human skin can cause serious illness. Rule of thumb, "look but don't touch," just like you would an aquarium full of fish