Add one of Madagascar’s most iconic and colorful amphibians to your collection with the Tomato Frog (Dyscophus antongilii). Named for their striking resemblance to a ripe, glossy tomato, these stout, rounded frogs boast brilliant shades of bright orange, deep red, and vermilion on their dorsal surface, often accented by a pale yellowish belly and a narrow dark stripe running from their mouth to their eye. As terrestrial ambush hunters, they spend much of their time half-buried in loose soil or leaf litter, waiting for passing prey. Calm, hardy, and possessing a charmingly quirky appearance, tomato frogs offer an exceptionally rewarding keeping experience for enthusiasts looking for a unique centerpiece species.

Key Features & Care Requirements

• Vibrant Aesthetics: Rich, glossy crimson-to-orange coloration with a plump, rounded body shape that makes them instantly recognizable.

• Terrestrial Setup: Requires a horizontal terrarium (a 10 to 20-gallon tank is ideal for an adult) featuring a deep, moisture-retaining substrate like coconut fiber or organic topsoil for burrowing.

• Climate & Humidity: Thrives in moderate room temperatures ranging from 70°F to 80°F, alongside high humidity levels (60% to 80%) maintained through regular misting and a shallow, clean water dish.

• Insectivorous Diet: A hearty carnivorous appetite, readily accepting live crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms, waxworms, and earthworms, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamin supplements.

Important Note: When threatened, Tomato Frogs can inflate their bodies to appear larger and secrete a sticky, latex-like substance from their skin that can taste foul to predators and occasionally cause mild irritation in humans. While captive-bred specimens rarely exhibit this behavior, hands should always be washed thoroughly after maintenance, and handling should be kept to a minimum to protect their sensitive skin.