Discover the Most Unusual Reptiles and Amphibians to Keep as Pets
Reptiles and amphibians are not your typical pets, but with so manny unique species to choose from, we wanted to highlight our top five most unusual options. In our opinion, Budgett’s frogs, Red-Eye Crocodile Skinks, Western Hognose Snakes, Sirens, and surinam Toads are the most distinctive reptiles and amphibians that can be kept as pets.
What sets Budgett’s Frogs (Lepidobatrachus laevis) apart?
Budgett’s frogs are truly one-of-a-kind. They have a distinct appearance and an unexpected talent for interaction – quite extraordinary for a frog!
At first glance,you might mistake a Budgett’s frog for a blob. These primarily aquatic creatures have a body shape that reflects their lifestyle – small protruding eyes, long fingers, and a flat body when not fully submerged. It’s quite comical overall.
In addition to their amusing appearance, these frogs have attitude. If they feel stressed or threatened in any way, they will make sure you know it. They stand on their hind legs and inflate themselves while opening their mouths wide to emit a loud scream - making them seem more intimidating than they actually are.While we don’t recommend provoking your frog enough to see this behavior in action,it is certainly an interesting sight if it
I never knew there were such unique reptile and amphibian pets out there!