Clawed Frog Growth: Week One

Suggested by my friend, LupusDarkmoon, I'll be documenting the growth of my froglet. I was a little confused at first on how I was going to do this. I went through the typical things, like setting him next to a quarter or something... but of course, decided on something a bit different.

Years ago, I received a tiny temple statue that would be perfect for aquariums. It really is small. Here are a few pictures of it (including one of it next to a typically sized highlighter. Not one of the big ones. Pen sized, if you will.).


Well, I've set it in his aquarium and will be taking pictures of him next to it every week, after I clean his tank. Here is what he looks like beside it now. He's already a little bigger than he was when I first got him, but not by much.

(Yes, that is food next to him, lol.)

Sadly, though, he seems to be a bit shy about getting his photo taken. Notice his little hand over his face in this one.

Dat Frog

I got my little African Clawed Frog in the mail yesterday! Unlike my last animal shipping experience, this was NOT a fiasco. He got here safe and sound. He's a cute little fellow... err, I think it's a fellow, anyways. He shows all signs so far of being a male Xenopus. Either way, he's adorable. He's also a very active little guy, and is already shedding! I have to admit that I already adore him.



















African Clawed Frogs hail from the southern part of Africa. Their scientific name, Xenopus Laevis, means 'Strange Foot' (Xenopus) and 'Smooth' (Laevis). When looking at the photos of my new little frog that accompany this post, you can see why. They are a fully aquatic frog, meaning you may never, or rarely find them out of water. Their name is according to the three unusual claws found on their feet, which are used to tear away at food. Food can be anything, as they as scavengers. They're from the Pipidae family, meaning they are a primitive type of frog that has no tongue or teeth.

I got my little guy from GrowAFrog.Com. They had the best prices on shipping out of anybody. You can either get the strange little tadpoles for the African Clawed Frogs, a froglet like mine, or even an albino froglet. I wouldn't suggest getting one of their set-ups, as they seem kind of small, but if you are looking to get one, PLEASE get an aquarium with a lid! I read a lot of horror stories about escaping frogs getting out and drying up.

Anyways, I'm planning on documenting his growth as I care for him. He's a beautiful little animal and a great example of the strange wonders of God.