{"product_id":"great-barred-frog","title":"Great Barred Frog | Mixophyes fasciolatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Great Barred Frog is a large, powerfully built ground frog of the rainforest floor, marked with bold dark bars across its legs and a mask-like stripe through the eye. Hardy and impressive, it suits a keeper ready for a big terrestrial amphibian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild it lives on the moist floor of rainforest, Antarctic beech forest and wet sclerophyll forest from mid-eastern Queensland south to southern New South Wales, usually close to forest streams and ponds. Natural origin for this listing is the forests of eastern Australia. The enclosure should recreate a cool, damp, shaded forest floor with deep leaf litter, hides and a large, easily accessed water area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy frog is grey-brown to rich brown above with distinctive dark bars across the powerful hind legs, a dark band through the eye and full body condition. Adult size is generally 8–11 cm, so the animal should never be purchased only for its current size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as a bold but secretive ground-dweller. It is best kept singly or as a well-matched pair or small group of equal size, as this powerful frog will eat anything it can overpower; handle only when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as an insectivore; live insects including large crickets, woodies, roaches and earthworms, with the occasional larger prey item for big adults. Dust feeders with a calcium and vitamin D3 supplement and gut-load them before offering. Feed juveniles daily and adults every two to three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single adult needs a minimum terrestrial terrarium of about 60 x 45 x 45 cm with a large floor area, larger for more than one. Being a cooler-climate forest species, keep an ambient 18–24°C, avoiding heat above the mid-20s, with a cooler night drop; no hot basking lamp is required. Provide low-level UVB (2–5%), keep humidity very high at 70–90% with deep, damp leaf litter and daily misting, and furnish with hides, logs and a large shallow water dish, cleaned regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding is not expected for most keepers. In the wild females flick fertilised eggs onto damp stream banks between about October and March, and the large tadpoles can take around twelve months to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixophyes fasciolatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreat Barred Frog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRainforest and wet forest floors near streams, mid-eastern Queensland to southern NSW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–11 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\u003eBold but secretive ground-dweller\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\u003e60 x 45 x 45 cm terrestrial for one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 x 45 x 45 cm or larger, floor space prioritised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsectivore - live insects and earthworms\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\u003e18–24°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\u003eVery high, 70–90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate keepers wanting a large terrestrial 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\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Great Barred Frogs of similar size, kept with care in a spacious terrestrial set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with smaller frogs or any animal that could be eaten, and do not mix with other frog species or reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\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":55234113765667,"sku":"BA8464","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/great-barred-frog.jpg?v=1781498498","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/great-barred-frog","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}