Some species of frogs are edible and some are not. As a matter of fact, there are so many species of poisonous frogs. Some frogs are colorful and look pretty and some are ugly. Other frogs are scary and others look freak. With the unusual physical appearance of frogs on the list below you would rather keep them as pets rather than eat them. Here are the freakiest and weirdest leaping creatures on the planet.

Hairy Frog (Trichobatrachus robustus)

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You’ll definitely amuse your friends and visitors if they’ll found out that you own one of the weirdest species of frog – the Hairy frog. This unusual species is found in Central Africa. Its name refers to the somewhat hair-like structures on the body and thighs of the breeding male. The species is about 11 cm long from snout to length. The large head is broader than long, with a short rounded snout. Males are much larger than females. Hairy Frogs are roasted and eaten in Cameroon.

Indian Balloon Frog (Uperodon globulosus)

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This is probably one of the most peculiar creatures to have as a pet. This unique narrow-mouthed frog species can be found in India.  The Indian Balloon Frog is one of the most weird-looking of all frogs in the world as manifested by its physical appearance.

Northern Spadefoot Toad (Notaden melanoscaphus)

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This peculiar frog endemic to Australia is a very round species. Northern Spadefoot Toad’s natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes.

Chubby Frog (Kaloula pulchra)

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Chubby Frogs which are native to Southeast Asia are commonly sold in pet stores. It should be noted that it is sensitive to chlorine in water. They are maintained in aquariums with substrate choices consisting of peat/soil mixes or potting soil with sphagnum moss. They need high humidity and prefer temperatures of 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Other common names of this frog include Asian Painted Frog, Banded Bull Frog, Rice Frog, or Bubble Frog. It’s a narrow-mouthed frog that has a round body. This may live for as long as 11 years.  A voracious eater, it will eat flies, crickets, moths, grasshoppers, earthworms and more. It has the ability to expand itself when threatened, and to secrete toxic glue-like substances from their bodies as a defense mechanism.

Hochstetter’s Frog (Leiopelma hochstetteri)

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If you love to play hide-and-seek with a pet, the best pet for you is Hochstetter’s Frog. It is a rare primitive species of frog found only in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand. It grows to only about 48 mm long, and is found in isolated pockets, in damp areas along the edges of streams and it does not go through a tadpole stage, but instead develops totally within a gelatinous capsule derived from an egg. It is hard to locate as it well camouflaged, nocturnal and do not croak.

Borneo Eared Frog (Polypedates otilophus)

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The Borneo Eared Frog is probably a cool pet to acquire. This frog which is threatened by habitat loss is one of the most unique species of frog for having ears. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, intermittent freshwater marshes, and heavily degraded former forest.

Scaphiophryne Marmorata

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This bizarre frog, native to Madagascar, is scientifically known as Scaphiophryne marmorata. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist mountains, intermittent freshwater marshes, and heavily degraded former forest.

Sheep Frog (Hypopachus variolosus)

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This species that is called Hypopachus variolosus belongs to microhylid frog which is commonly known as the Sheep Frog.

Rainforest Frog (Cophixalus ornatus)

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Rainforest Frog’s is also commonly called Nursery Frogs, a genus of microhylid frogs. It is an arboreal species with expanded toe-pads. This unique creature is native to Mollucan Islands, New Guinea and northeastern Queensland, Australia.

Polypedates Leucomystax

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Polydates leucomystax can be found in tropical areas of Africa and Asia. These frogs have extensive webbing between their hands and feet, allowing them to glide through the air. There is a big difference on the size of the male from that of the female as manifested on the above picture.

Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale)

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Mossy Frog can be found in Vietnam. The common name of the Mossy Frog arises from the fact that its skin is a mottled green and black that resembles moss growing on rock, and forms an effective form of camouflage.

Red Crowned Toadlet (Pseudophryne australis)

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This small species of ground frog restricted in Sidney, Australia called Red-crowned Toadlet is characterized by the red “T” shaped marked on its head. This dark brown or black above with a red wash or spots over its back, with a red mark near the vent can grow to a length of 30 mm.

Giant Burrowing Frog (Heleioporus australiacus)

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This frog from Australia looks creepy due to its large size, hence the name Giant Burrowing Frog. It can attain a length of up to 10 cm. The skin is rough and bumpy, males often have black spines on their fingers during the breeding season amking it appear more scary. They are called burrowing frogs because of their burrowing ability. They are also known as the Eastern Owl Frog because of their mating call, which resembles the hooting of an owl.

Ecnomiohyla Miliaria

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Ecnomiohyla miliaria is a species of frog is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. It lives on subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist mountains.

Leptopelis Barbouri

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This frog is simply cute and unique. Leptopelis barbouri, a species that is endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist mountains, rivers, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marches.

Mexican Burrowing Toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis)

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Having a Mexican Burrowing Toad for a pet is definitely cool because this species of frog has a tongue that is projected directly out the front of the mouth, instead of being flipped out, as in all other frogs. It is also genetically unique because it’s the only species with over 190 million years of independent evolution. It is the most evolutionarily distinct amphibian species on Earth. When it is calling or alarmed, the body becomes inflated. The Mexican Burrowing Toad eats insects, primarily ants and termites.

Cope’s Grey Frog (Hyla chrysoscelis)

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Are you tired of those colorful pets? Then the dull-colored Cope’s Grey Tree Frog is the best substitute. This frog is a species which is found in the US. This is a tree frog of woodland habitats, though they will sometimes travel into more open areas to reach a breeding pond.

Sapito Apuntado Bicolor (Elachistocleis ovalis)

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The Sapito Apuntado Bicolor, a species found almost in every country of South America will probably make a good pet for gardeners. This unique-looking frog lives well in rural gardens.

Many species of frogs are easy to maintain as pets and the maintenance is very affordable compared to other pets.

Hope you enjoyed this. Thank you!

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