African Clawed Frogs

The African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis) is an amphibian, in the frog/toad category. There is some debate about whether the African Clawed Frog is a frog or a toad. A while ago, it used to be called the African Clawed Toad, but because of its slimy, soft, bumpless skin, this amphibian was identified as a frog. These frogs have straight bodies with large webbed feet, and they spend a lot of their time underwater. Their legs look like they are stitched together, a bit, and they look different from most frogs.

African Clawed Frogs come from Africa, and a few come from Europe, South America, and North America. It usually stops growing after it reaches its full height of 12 cm. Most are green or gray, but there are some albinos. They have no teeth, and no tongue. It just eats by devouring the food. Their diet consists of bloodworms, and almost anything that you feed them. Females are larger than the males. In captivity, the African Clawed Frog can live for twenty years or more. In the wild, they could live for fifteen years, maybe more. They shed their skin every two months.

African Clawed Frogs are popular pets, and many people want to take care of them. Since they still have a vast population, and a long lifespan, they are far from being endangered. And, since many people want to take care of them, African Clawed Frogs are not threatened in any way.