Reply #11: Thank you, jchild. Frog was certainly a cool animal! [View All]

As for lifespan, very little is known about how long frogs live. They are difficult to track. Many estimates say 4 - 40 years! I doubt that.

Frog lived with us for about a year before passing. His demise could have been from many factors, including age. Lots of frogs die from eating the wrong thing in the terrarium. I keep it clean, but there is always the possibility of them eating a piece of wood or a stick. I try to keep my terrarium very natural, just like it is outside. In any case, we'll miss him.

Buzz, the Leopard Gecko is cool and easy to care for. At first, when a neighbor was abandoning him, I thought he was - unattractive. He's bumpy with strange markings. But, he's also soft. When I had a close look at his permanent smile, I was smitten.

He eats crickets 2-3 times a week as an adult. He has a simple tank with wood sticks to hide and crawl on, water, and a heating lamp under the tank. He walks around supervised several times a week. These pets are cool, but also have delicate skin and very small legs, so gentle care is important.