{"product_id":"green-and-golden-bell-frog","title":"Green and Golden Bell Frog | Ranoidea aurea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Green and Golden Bell Frog is one of Australia's largest and most striking frogs, a bold, semi-aquatic species that spends much of its time in and around water rather than in the trees. Its appetite and character make it a rewarding keep for the amphibian enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen and Golden Bell Frogs live around still and slow-moving water in coastal south-eastern Australia, favouring ponds, wetlands, ditches and reed-fringed margins where they bask by day and hunt by night. Natural origin for this listing is coastal south-eastern Australia. The enclosure should recreate that semi-aquatic setting with a large body of clean water, a planted land area, gentle basking sites and dense marginal cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen is robust and alert, with clear eyes, clean skin and strong hind limbs. Bell Frogs are brilliant green marked with irregular gold, bronze and cream blotches, a pale stripe along each side and a flash of blue-green in the thighs and groin. Adult size is generally 6.5–11 cm, with females noticeably larger, 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 bold and active, an assertive feeder that often stays visible by day. This species is cannibalistic and readily eats smaller frogs, so it is best kept alone or only with individuals of closely matched size; different species must never be combined and any size mismatch should be separated at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as a carnivore and insectivore; a varied diet of appropriately sized crickets, woodroaches, worms and other gut-loaded invertebrates, with larger adults taking bigger items. Feed juveniles daily and adults every two to three days, dusting with a calcium supplement at most feeds and a vitamin supplement periodically. Avoid overfeeding, and remove uneaten prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouse in a semi-aquatic terrarium or paludarium of at least 60 x 45 x 45 cm for one or two, with a generous water body and a planted land area, and larger recommended for a group. No strong basking spot is required; keep days around 20–28°C with a natural cooler drop at night. Low-level UVB is beneficial for this partly day-active frog. Keep humidity high and the water clean and dechlorinated, filtered or changed frequently. Provide live or artificial planting, gentle land access, and a secure lid, as Bell Frogs are strong jumpers; spot-clean and maintain water quality regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBell Frogs are egg-layers, cycled with a cooler winter followed by warm, wet spring and summer conditions. The female lays a floating raft of eggs in the water among vegetation, and the aquatic tadpoles are raised in clean, warm, well-oxygenated water until metamorphosis. Breeding is achievable for a dedicated keeper with a well-established semi-aquatic setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanoidea aurea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen and Golden Bell Frog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePonds and wetlands of coastal south-eastern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–11 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 and active; cannibalistic towards smaller frogs\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, semi-aquatic, for one or two\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 paludarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore and insectivore - gut-loaded insects 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\u003e20–28°C day, cooler at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVB Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — UV Index 1.0–2.0 at basking + 5% UVB (T5 HO fluorescent) — this species baskets openly in full sun - higher UVB than typical Australian frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, with a large clean water body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeepers wanting a bold, semi-aquatic Australian 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\u003eOnly other Green and Golden Bell Frogs of closely matched size, in a large enough enclosure with ample feeding space. Many keepers house this species singly to avoid any risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with smaller frogs of any kind, which will be eaten, or with other frog species, fish, reptiles or invertebrates. 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":55234114781475,"sku":"AA3351","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/green-and-gold-bell-frog.jpg?v=1781498498","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/green-and-golden-bell-frog","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}