Can any one identify this?

a · Dec 6, 2003

Hello, I still am not certain that my african bullfrog is actually an african bullfrog. Heres the pic
http://www.reptilecrazy.co.uk/uploads/images/197_Bullfrog1.jpg

The line on its head isnt the water level, as it does have a creamy coloured line behind its eyes. THe eyes point upowards a bit, and have a albino like eyes, which are red in some angles.
It is a powerful swimmer and doesnt have the appetite of what ive heard as an africans.
It spends most of its time in water. It secretes mucus if it is handled.

Any ideas??

thanks

AJfr0ggy

john · Dec 6, 2003

I've seen a lot of Pyxies and I have to say that although it looks quite unusual I do think it's a Pyxie. I would say Pyxicephalus edulis.

a · Dec 6, 2003

thanks, ive been searching for a while and couldnt find and other species with the skin texture

The old owner bought it as a giant african bullfrog, but alot of people have been telling me that it doesnt look like one, and without ever properly seeing one before, i cant really conferm the species. What about the red eyes? Is that normal with these frogs?

AJfr0ggy

john · Dec 6, 2003

The texture of the back is indicative of edulis.

a · Dec 8, 2003

Ive found another species which has a similar skin texture, and the shape and the eyes (aalthough the red is still a mystery) match my frog exactly.
It is Rana tigrina, aka the tiger frog, or indian bullfrog, here is a link to a pic...
http://www.kiz.ac.cn/datasource/images/tigerf9.jpgs.jpg

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