Breeding animal
Species
Cranwell's Horned Frog
A stocky, ground-dwelling ambush predator from the drier Gran Chaco region of South America.
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Species profile
Cranwell's Horned Frog Ceratophrys cranwelli
Origin & natural range
Native to the drier Gran Chaco region of South America, including parts of Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil.
General husbandry
Cranwell’s horned frogs are ground-dwelling ambush predators. They need a warm, humid but not waterlogged substrate, enough depth to burrow and a shallow source of clean water.
Key parameters
General guide: a warm ground-level area in the mid-20s °C, moist but not soaked substrate and clean shallow water. The substrate should be deep enough for normal burrowing behaviour.
Space & enclosure
A broad floor area with enough substrate depth, shelter and a useful temperature and humidity gradient matters more than height. The frog should be able to turn freely and bury itself completely.
Diet
In the wild: Insects and other invertebrates, plus small vertebrates they can overpower.
In human care: A varied diet of suitable feeder insects and worms; larger prey only sensibly and sparingly. Pay attention to mineral balance.
Conservation & CITES
Ceratophrys cranwelli is not generally listed in the CITES Appendices at present. National husbandry and import rules may still apply.
Special notes & safety
Not venomous, but they have a powerful bite. Keep direct skin contact to a minimum; amphibians are sensitive to residues from soap, disinfectant and other chemicals.
The husbandry information and space recommendations on this page are general guidance. Legal minimum requirements vary between countries and regions and must always be checked locally. Before buying any animal, please take the time to learn about the species in depth – you are welcome to ask us, and we also recommend good specialist literature. Husbandry should always be adapted to the species, locality, age, size and individual animal.
Skeleton of Cranwell's Horned Frog
Natural range
