Need help with a frog terrarium project.

[Baitball Blogger]

Last edited Wed Nov 2, 2016, 09:13 PM - Edit history (1)

I want to put together something that fits into my garden decor so I'm going to do the dollar store picture frame DIY. Here's my question: How air tight must a terrarium be to be successful? I figure I can use rubber silicone to make it air tight in all places, except the one area where I plan to use as an access door.

Anyone have any other suggestions? i.e., Does it need a light bulb for warmth?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. There won't be an actual frog in there, I hope?

It wouldn't last long. If you are going to get a real frog, here's what you'll need: https://www.lovethatpet.com/small-pets/frogs/

[Baitball Blogger]

2. It will encase the two centimeter size frogs that I've seen around the house.

And I'll only keep them long enough to find out if they are just babies, or adult sized.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. There should probably be some sand or moss in the terrarium

on the bottom, and a dish of water. If the frogs are going to be there just a short time they should be ok. Will you give them bugs to eat?

[Baitball Blogger]

4. I suspect they eat tiny bugs that crawl under the mulch.

So, I'll wait until spring when I'm more likely to have those around. Don't think there's anything commercial that I can buy that can feed something that small.

[Raissa]

5. For small frogs

You can feed them fruitflies, springtails, etc, and they are available both in certain pet shops and online.

The terrarium floor I'd use a few different materials for different humidities. Mulch, eco earth, sphagnum moss, etc. to offer different humid hides, as well as a shallow saucer for fresh water.

[Baitball Blogger]

8. I definitely will get supplies from a pet store. thanks.

[IcyPeas]

6. I love terrariums..

I made one in about 1973, when houseplants were really trendy, and it lasted for years and years. I remember charcoal was involved.


Where did you find dollar store frame DIY? Are there instructions or a website for that?

such a nice project.

[Baitball Blogger]

7. Here you go

[Orrex]

9. Each time I've seen your subject line, I've seen it as "frog terrorism project"

We must not let the frogs win.