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Asian Painted Frog

Kaloula pulchra · also called Chubby frog, Bubble frog

BeginnerFamily Microhylidae

A chubby, easy-going burrower — one of the most forgiving ground frogs.

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📋 At a glance

Tank
Terrestrial 20 gal long / 18×18×12 (pair), deep coco fibre
Temp
Low-mid 70s°F
Humidity
50–70% with a shallow soaking dish
Food
Gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + small roaches
Lifespan
~10 years

✅ Cheap, hardy and hands-off — a great, forgiving first burrowing frog.

🛒 Before you buy

  • A terrarium with deep coco-fibre to burrow
  • A shallow dish of dechlorinated water to soak
  • A hide and a calcium supplement
  • A secure lid (they wedge into gaps)

A healthy one: Rounded and chubby (not bloated) · clear eyes · smooth skin · a strong feeding response at night.

🚨 See a vet / act now if…

  • Bloating like a balloon
  • Not eating, or weight loss
  • Red belly or lethargy
  • A gaping, wet mouth (respiratory)

⛔ Never

  • Gravel or swallowable substrate
  • Handling then touching your face (they exude a sticky irritant — wash hands)
  • A bone-dry setup

Common asian painted frog questions

How hard are Asian Painted Frogs to keep — are they good for beginners?

Beginner. A chubby, hardy burrower — genuinely one of the easiest, most forgiving frogs.

What do Asian Painted Frogs eat?

Gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + small roaches

What size tank do Asian Painted Frogs need?

Terrestrial 20 gal long / 18×18×12 (pair), deep coco fibre

What temperature do Asian Painted Frogs need?

Low-mid 70s°F

What humidity do Asian Painted Frogs need?

50–70% with a shallow soaking dish

How long do Asian Painted Frogs live?

~10 years

What are the signs Asian Painted Frogs are sick?

See an exotics vet if you notice: Bloating like a balloon; Not eating, or weight loss; Red belly or lethargy; A gaping, wet mouth (respiratory).

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