What is a frog pixie?

"Pixie Frog" is another name for African bullfrog, a type of frog that primarily lives in Sub -Saharan Africa. Despite the name, these frogs are actually one of the largest types of frogs in the world. "Pixie" is a shortened version of its Latin name, pyxicephalus adspersus. Unlike most frogs, male pixie frogs grow greater than women. As it grows, it receives a live green gloss with a yellow stripe down the center of the back. As it ages, the stripe disappears and the color darkens and matures. Pixie frogs can continue to grow up to 20 years before reaching their maximum size.

Compared to other frogs, the frog pixie is particularly aggressive. It is common to see how they learn in other creatures, that they decide to be potential threats. Because of its aggressive frog should be held in its own aquarium because it kills and will eat any other animal located on its territory. He will even eat other frogs of frogs.

during the seasonOhny mating a man Pixie Frog first chooses an area that will defend against any other frog. It sends its mating through a series of growl and deep calls. The woman lays up to 4,000 eggs that hatch into the tadps after about two days. After about three weeks, they leave water, sometimes they ate during the first days, helping to thinner the population, because their early days survive only about 20 percent of young frogs.

Those who are considering buying a pixie of frogs as a pet should remember that they eat quite a lot and their feeding can be a challenge. It is recommended to wear gloves and pliers to prevent bites. Although the frog will only eat anything that fits in his mouth, it is best to avoid living mouse or other animal with teeth because they can injure the pixie of the frog. Insects and small fish are usually the best choice.

Pixie frog is not a type of pet that can be handled or played. In addition to the risk of painful bites, the manipulation of the frog may cause tension anddamage her skin. It is best to avoid the touches of the frog, if the tank is not cleaned, in which case strong gloves should be worn.