{"product_id":"eastern-banjo-frog","title":"Eastern Banjo Frog | Limnodynastes dumerilii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eastern Banjo Frog, or Pobblebonk, is a robust Australian ground frog named for its distinctive resonant \"bonk\" call, like a plucked banjo string. It is a hardy, burrowing amphibian that does best in a naturalistic terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEastern Banjo Frogs live across south-eastern Australia in woodland, heath, grassland and farmland near dams, ditches and seasonal wetlands, spending dry spells burrowed underground and emerging to feed and breed after rain. Natural origin for this listing is south-eastern Australia. The enclosure should recreate that setting with a deep, moist, loamy substrate for burrowing, a shallow water area and low cover such as logs and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen is plump and firm, with clear eyes and clean skin. Banjo Frogs are stout and warty in dark brown to olive, with a paler often mottled belly, a raised gland on each shin and frequently a pale or reddish stripe along the back and a wash of colour on the flanks. Adult size is generally 7–8.5 cm, so the animal should never be purchased only for its current size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as shy and secretive, a burrower that spends much of the day hidden and emerges at night, so handling should be kept brief and with clean, wet hands. They can be kept singly or in a small group of similar-sized individuals; avoid housing very different sizes together and do not combine different species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as an insectivore; a varied diet of appropriately sized crickets, woodroaches, earthworms and other gut-loaded invertebrates. Feed juveniles daily and adults every two to three days, dusting with a calcium supplement at most feeds and a vitamin supplement periodically. Offer food at night when the frog is active, and remove uneaten prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouse in a terrarium of at least 45 x 45 x 30 cm for one or two, with a deep moist substrate of soil, sand and coir that allows burrowing. No basking spot is required; keep days around 18–26°C with a natural cooler drop at night, avoiding extended heat. Low-level UVB is beneficial though not essential for this nocturnal species. Keep humidity high with regular light misting and a shallow bowl of dechlorinated water changed daily. Provide low cover such as bark, logs and leaf litter, and spot-clean regularly while keeping the substrate from becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBanjo Frogs are egg-layers, cycled with a cooler winter followed by warm, wet conditions that trigger calling. The male's call is given from water, and the female lays eggs in a distinctive floating foam nest, with aquatic tadpoles raised in clean water until metamorphosis. Breeding is achievable for a dedicated keeper able to replicate a seasonal wet trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimnodynastes dumerilii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Banjo Frog (Pobblebonk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodland, heath and farmland of south-eastern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShy and secretive; a nocturnal burrower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 x 45 x 30 cm for one or two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 x 45 x 30 cm or larger with deep substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsectivore - gut-loaded crickets, roaches and worms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–26°C day, cooler at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVB Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal — UV Index 0–0.5; 0–2% UVB — fossorial\/leaf-litter species with little natural sun exposure; optional low-output UVB only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, over a deep moist burrowing substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeepers wanting a hardy, burrowing Australian ground frog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicence Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - reptile keeper's licence in most Australian states\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Eastern Banjo Frogs of similar size can be kept together in a large enough enclosure with ample substrate and feeding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with frogs of markedly different size or with other frog species, fish or reptiles. Never mix wild-caught and captive animals to avoid spreading disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize options reflect the sizes we stock; any shown as sold out will return as we restock. Australian livestock for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee. A reptile keeper's licence is required to buy and keep native reptiles and amphibians in most Australian states - please ensure you hold the appropriate licence for your state before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234114322723,"sku":"AA3571","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/eastern-banjo-frog.jpg?v=1781498498","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/eastern-banjo-frog","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}