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Reproduction
I thought it would be both interesting and useful to post a page on the reproductive cycle of these frogs. I'm currently raising my first batch of tadpoles and I have been doing a ton of research on their breeding habits as well as how to care for the little ones. Below I have put together a summary of what I've learned.
Sexing Frogs
"How do you tell the males & females apart?" is one of the most frequently asked questions by those new to these frogs. The most apparent way to tell the gender of these frogs is by size. At maturity, males are quite a bit smaller than females. Females have a small bump between their legs, this is where eggs are dispersed. They are often rounder on the sides than males. Males have a small gland that is visible near their "armpit" on each side, it is white or pink in color.
Below is a photo of Markus, the pink glands in his "armpits" are visible.
Breeding
These frogs mates during what is called amplexus. The male will grab the females around the sides and they will be
mostly still for the first part. They can stay in this position for days, the
female does most of the swimming during this time. This does not always mean eggs will follow, and in fact males will do this to other males as well. In most cases they
swim around near the top where they can breathe, in a successful session the female lays her
eggs one a time near the top while the male fertilizes them. The eggs, which typically hatch within 24-48 hours, are adhesive (sticky) and will cling onto the sides
of the tank, plants, rocks, etc. If left in the same tank with adult frogs (or fish) the eggs and/or tadpoles will most likely be eaten or sucked up by the filter. If you
would like to learn more about raising tadpoles, check out the Raising Tadpoles page.
