Description
- Common Name: Budgett’s Frog
- Scientific Name: Lepidobatrachus laevis
- Locality/Morph: Wild Type
- Sex: Unsexed
- Age: 2026
- Source: Captive Bred
- Native Range: South America (primarily Paraguay and northern Argentina)
- Natural Habitat: Seasonal wetlands, temporary pools, flooded grasslands, and shallow marshes that undergo periodic drying
- Diet: Carnivorous—fish, amphibians, insects, worms, and other small aquatic or terrestrial prey; highly opportunistic feeder
- Basking Temperature: 28–30°C
- Ambient Temperature: 24–28°C (night drop to 22–24°C)
- Average Adult Size: 10–13 cm snout-to-vent length
Budgett’s Frog (Lepidobatrachus laevis) is a large, robust, semi-aquatic anuran adapted to wetland environments. It typically exhibits a grey to olive-green coloration with a broad, flattened body and an enlarged head. The species is primarily aquatic during active periods and is known for remaining partially buried in substrate or submerged in shallow water.
A semi-aquatic enclosure is required, with a substantial water section and a shallow terrestrial or mud-like area. The land portion should consist of soft, moisture-retentive substrate that allows burrowing, as this species frequently aestivates or rests partially buried. Water depth should be shallow enough to allow easy surfacing but sufficient for full submersion.
A stable thermal gradient should be maintained, with warm water and ambient temperatures supporting activity. Moderate humidity is generally sufficient, though water quality is the most critical factor and should be maintained through frequent changes or filtration. A large, shallow water area is essential.
This species is highly carnivorous and opportunistic, feeding on a wide variety of prey items in captivity, including appropriately sized fish, insects, and other protein sources. Feeding response is typically strong, and portion control is important to prevent obesity.
Due to its sit-and-wait predatory strategy and tendency to remain buried or submerged, Budgett’s Frog is best maintained in a low-disturbance setup. Under suitable conditions, it exhibits natural behaviours including ambush feeding, burrowing, and prolonged periods of partial submersion.
Livestock Delivery:
Livestock is delivered in our own heated reptile courier vans. Delivery time from ordering will depend on your location and when we next have a van in your area, this will usually be a maximum of 2 weeks. You will receive a date and time slot by phone or email, so please ensure you enter these correctly at checkout. Delivery fee for livestock depends on location, prices start at £45. Livestock orders over £500 (+VAT) are delivered free of charge.
Livestock Sale Terms:
If multiple animals are in stock then not all will be pictured, so the photo above may not be exact animal available.
All prices are per individual unless otherwise stated. All livestock is subject to availability, whilst we try to keep the website as up to date as possible errors may happen, in this situation you will be contacted to arrange a refund/alternative.
Errors can happen with sexing and morph identification. Should this be discovered before leaving us you are entitled to a refund. After the animal leaves us it is the customers responsibility to inform us within 48 hours of the animals arrival. Failing to do so may lose the customers eligibility for a refund.
It is the customers responsibility to have the correct setup available and ready for the animal, if you need any advice please do get in touch. We have the right to request proof of setup at any time, failure to provide an image of an appropriate setup or any image at all, may result in a full order cancellation and refund.
Guarantee for all inverts & amphibians is 24 hours. All other livestock is 48 hours. If issues/concerns are notified upon delivery, then this may be extended. All health related queries will be subject to a full investigation should an issue arise. Failing to provide us with the information we request may void any form of guarantee. If we find reason from the information that its injury or death was caused by negligence or incorrect husbandry then the guarantee may be void. Should death or abnormalities occur then you must inform us as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that an animal passes away please photograph the dead body and freeze until you have heard from us. If death or illness occurs after 7 days, and no health issues were reported, then Ridgeway will not be held responsible.
We have the right to refuse any sale, refund or guarantee at any time if we feel it is necessary.
Livestock sales are for customers aged 18+, if under this age you must have prior parent permission. If we have any reason to suspect this is not the case we will contact you before the animal is released.
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