{ "item_title" : "The Complete Frog & Toad Handbook", "item_author" : [" Caleb Lucas "], "item_description" : "Keeping frogs and toads can be a rewarding experience, but goodamphibian care requires more than putting an animal in anenclosure and providing food. These animals depend heavilyon their surroundings. Temperature, humidity, water quality, ventilation,enclosure design, cleanliness, nutrition, handling practices, and daily routinesall influence their comfort and well-being.A successful caretaker learns to observe before acting. Instead of asking only,What does this animal need to survive? ask, What kind of environmentallows this animal to behave normally, remain comfortable, and stay healthy?That approach is the foundation of this handbook.Whether you are preparing for your first Pacman Frog, maintaining a collection of tree frogs, caring for aquatic African Clawed Frogs, or working withseveral different species, the goal is the same: provide species-appropriatecare consistently and recognize when something needs attention.2Chapter 1: The Complete Frog & Toad Handbook - Your Guide to...Understanding the Purpose and Promise of This HandbookThis handbook is designed to turn complicated amphibian care into practical,manageable routines. It is intended for beginners who need clear direction,as well as experienced keepers who want a reliable framework for organizingtheir care.Frogs and toads are not interchangeable pets. A burrowing terrestrial froghas different requirements from an arboreal tree frog. An aquatic specieshas very different housing needs from a land-dwelling toad. Even speciesthat appear similar can differ in adult size, activity patterns, environmentalpreferences, feeding behavior, and tolerance for handling.The promise of this handbook is therefore not a single universal care formula.Instead, it provides a practical method for understanding individual speciesand applying the correct principles to each animal.A useful way to approach every new species is to ask five questions:1. Where does this species naturally spend most of its time?2. What environmental conditions does it require?3. What does it normally eat and how does it feed?4. How does it behave when comfortable or stressed?5. What daily and weekly responsibilities will its care involve?Answering these questions before acquiring an animal prevents manyavoidable mistakes.Start With the Animal, Not the EnclosureOne common mistake is choosing an enclosure first and then trying to makethe animal fit it. A better approach is to identify the species and its needsfirst.For example, an arboreal frog may benefit from vertical space and secureclimbing opportunities, while a burrowing species may need appropriate floorspace and a suitable substrate. An aquatic frog needs a properly maintainedaquatic environment rather than a terrestrial enclosure with a small waterdish.The animal's adult size should also influence planning. Do not choose housingbased only on the size of a juvenile. Consider how much space the animalwill require as an adult and whether you can maintain that environment forits entire expected lifespan.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/189/9798161891223_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "16.00", "online_price" : "16.00", "our_price" : "16.00", "club_price" : "16.00", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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