Five-Alarm Frog

Article from June 2008. I chose this article because not only did the name stick out but the appearance as well. Dyscophus Antongilii, better known as the Tomato Frog. The article was very informative on these frogs, I never heard of them before so it was interesting to read about their origins and why in fact they are called Tomato Frogs. It talked about where they are commonly found and their popular morph in pet trade. The article was fairly short but informative. It told of the proper morph that tells apart a real Tomato Frog and a false Tomato Frog. The females are more of a vibrant red where as the males are usually yellowish orange. They're are three common Tomato Frogs. The most common is Guineti. Next is Antongilii, which is the most colorful. Third is Insularis. I suppose the Tomato Frog isn't something that would be of interest to me. I guess I would say amphibians aren't something I have much experience in other then catching a toad here and there in my yard. I'm sure they can be purchased at any major reptile website and pet stores that specialize in reptiles and amphibians. The cost of Tomato Frogs can range from 50 dollars to in the hundreds. The different morphs would cause the price ranges to differ between the three different popular Tomato Frogs. Tomato Frogs are not endangered in the wild, but they aren't progressing either. There is not need for a permit to own a Tomato Frog, you buy one at your own risks. They can comfortably live in a 10 gallon tank, make sure there is enough moisture for them to be comfortable. They can be considered at a beginner level to keep. No real up keep or high maintenance that they hold. I found their colors to be very interesting. Very bright and noticeable. Which makes me wonder if they would last a in the wild.