[For Sale] Sabana Suriname Toad - Pipa parva (Captive Bred)

Defining Characteristics:

• Novice to intermediate to keep
• Fully aquatic frog species
• Bold
• Moderate upkeep
• Moderate Clicking Call
• Small
• Can be kept in groups
• Moderate to breed

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Recommended Enclosure Setup: Pipa parva can be housed in an enclosure as small as a 10 gallon aquarium with two to three individuals. In larger aquariums, additional frogs can be added at the rate of 2 per 5 gallons. Water quality is very important for all aquatic animals so proper filtration is a must.

Temperature: Pipa parva like it pretty warm, typically in the mid 70s. These temperatures can be achieved with an appropriately sized aquarium heater.

Humidity: Because these frogs are fully aquatic, ambient humidity is not applicable.

Size: Adult Pipa parva are sexually dimorphic, so females tend to be a bit bigger than males, but there is some overlap in the size range for each sex. Females can be between 1" and 13/4" and males are 1" to 11/2". Pipa parva, when sold by Josh's Frogs, will be at least 3/4" long.

Age: Pipa parva will be at least 2-3 months old at time of sale. They can live for up to 7 years in captivity but may live longer with ideal care.

Feeding: The Sabana Surinam Toad is able to consume a variety of foods and, unlike most other frogs, are not limited to live foods. Bloodworms and frog and tadpole bites are definitely going to be staples for this species, but these frogs can also consume red wigglers.

Sexing: Female Pipa parva will be larger and more rotund, especially when gravid with eggs. Males will amplex females around the waist and call with periodic clicking sounds during breeding season.

Color/Pattern: They are fairly unassuming as far as frogs go. They are a light grey or brown color with some mottling on their backs. Their forelimbs are typically observed outstretched and poised to pull food into their mouths. They also have very small eyes that are sometimes very hard to see at first glance.

Social Behavior: Pipa parva males can be territorial and "fight" with each other, which consists of gently bumping into each other and occasional wrestling while making clicking/buzzing noises. This aggression will not prevent multiple frogs from being housed together, as long as enough space is provided.