2009
DOI: 10.1038/laban1009-329
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A novel system for individually housing bullfrogs

Abstract: A researcher at the authors' institution needed to house adult bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) individually. The authors responded to this need by modifying 5-gallon plastic buckets to use for individual housing of bullfrogs. These buckets provided a simple, inexpensive housing system that successfully maintained healthy and behaviorally normal frogs. The authors describe the housing and husbandry of the bullfrogs in this individual housing situation and recommend it for use by others.

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“…There are publications available on this topic (DeTolla et al, 1995;Browne et al, 2007;Diggs and Parker, 2009;Alworth and Vasquez, 2009;Green, 2010;Harper and Lawrence, 2011). While many of the facility issues related to their terrestrial counterparts apply, some do not and there are additional considerations when designing and building facilities to support aquatic animals.…”
Section: Aquaticsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There are publications available on this topic (DeTolla et al, 1995;Browne et al, 2007;Diggs and Parker, 2009;Alworth and Vasquez, 2009;Green, 2010;Harper and Lawrence, 2011). While many of the facility issues related to their terrestrial counterparts apply, some do not and there are additional considerations when designing and building facilities to support aquatic animals.…”
Section: Aquaticsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, Bardsley and Harmsen (1972) suggested a flow-through system of compartmentalized cages. Alworth and Vazquez (2009) suggested a protocol specifically for Lithobates catesbeianus juvenile and adults, in which frogs are individually housed inside buckets with access to both water and a dry perch. Our system is a modified version of Alworth and Vazquez's protocol, greatly improved by the addition of a flat dry and easily accessible surface that provides an underwater shelter, besides water recirculation, filtration, and temperature control (Section 2.2).…”
Section: The Experimental Systemmentioning
confidence: 99%