| African dwarf frogs can appear to be finicky eaters | | | | To avoid the problems of freeze dried food, one of |
| and feeding them can be frustrating. Realize, though, | | | | the best foods you can feed your ADF is frozen |
| that these frogs have poor eyesight, and generally | | | | bloodworms or frozen brine shrimp, instead. These |
| only see things that are in front of them and at an | | | | can come in resealable packages which make it easier |
| angle. Also, ADFs tend to hunt for food by smell, | | | | to use. Frogs tend to do very well on these, |
| instead of sight. When trying to figure out what you | | | | bloodworms especially, and really seem to enjoy |
| can feed your frog, there are several options | | | | eating it. |
| available that you can consider. | | | | Another option, which can be the best of both |
| When you buy your African dwarf frog, the pet | | | | worlds for many frog owners, is pellet food. If your |
| store may tell you to feed freeze dried food, such | | | | pet store has a reptile or frog section, you should be |
| as freeze dried bloodworms or shrimp. Freeze dried | | | | able to find small pellet food made especially for |
| food isn't necessarily the best type of food for your | | | | aquatic frogs or turtles. These pellets are nutritious |
| new pet, however. Dried food generally floats, which | | | | and are soft enough for your frog to easily eat |
| makes it a problem for frogs to find since they | | | | them. |
| exclusively eat from the bottom of the tank. Also, | | | | Remember, African dwarf frogs, like all animals, do |
| once the food hits water, it will expand, which can | | | | best on variety. Your ADF would probably appreciate |
| cause health problems in your ADF if it eats a piece | | | | having both frozen and pellet food as options, if |
| while it's still expanding. | | | | possible. |