How long do African Bullfrogs live?
African bullfrogs live 20-40 years (males longer) and reach 4-10 inches (10-25 cm) body length, with large males weighing up to 2 kg.
What do African Bullfrogs eat?
They are carnivorous ambush predators: crickets, roaches, worms, fish, mice, and other frogs. Feed juveniles every other day and adults 1-2 times weekly, offering prey dusted with calcium; large adults get a mouse or rat pup occasionally — but not often, as mammals cause fatty liver. Never overfeed; obesity shortens life. Do not cohabitate (they eat each other).
African Bullfrog enclosure setup
Adults need a 20-40 gallon terrestrial terrarium with a deep, diggable substrate for burrowing during dry spells and a shallow water dish/soak area (never deep — they drown). Keep 75-85°F (24-29°C); nights drop to 70°F (21°C). Humidity 60-80% with misting. UVB is low/optional (5% T5). A secure lid is mandatory — they are strong and can escape.
Common mistakes with African Bullfrogs
Critical errors: overfeeding (obesity and fatty liver), deep water (drowning), feeding mammals too often, and cohabiting (cannibalism — they eat tank mates).
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Overfeeding — obesity and fatty liver disease.
- Deep water — they drown in deep pools.
- Feeding mice/rats too often — fatty liver.
- Cohabiting — they eat other frogs, including cage mates.