American bullfrogs are part of the family Ranidae (the “true
frogs”) and are frequently kept as pets. Many times people will
catch small frogs or tadpoles and raise them to adults. Keeping
wild caught amphibians is never recommend due to the stress of
captivity, parasite infestations, and other diseases that can be
spread to humans and/or other pets. People interested in these
pets can find them easily at most pet stores and there are many
breeders who breed for specific colorations such as albino.
Reptile rescues and nature centers are constantly asked to
accept relinquished Bullfrogs and most no longer accept these
animals. Because of the large volume of amphibians requiring
homes and inadequate room at rescues, many people release these
animals back into the wild. Never release a captive amphibian!
Bullfrogs in most areas are invasive and can have serious
detrimental effects on the ecosystem. Introduced populations
compete for food with native species and their populations can
spiral out of control. Please