The Basics:

The Chubby Frog goes by many names, including Malaysian Narrow-Mouthed Frog, Asian Bullfrog, Asian Painted Frog and Chubby Toad, getting its most common, “Chubby Frog” due to its rounded appearance. This beautiful frog does well in captivity provided it is given proper care.

Substrate:
Humidity Absorbing and deep enough for burrowing
 

These frogs need a substrate that absorbs humidity and allows burrowing, such as potting soil, coconut fiber or organic mulch. For burrowing purposes, the substrate should be at least 2” deep. Avoid aromatic wood chips like cedar, which can cause respiratory ailments and other problems.

Lighting:
Need Normal Daylight Schedule 

Chubby Frogs technically don’t require any special lighting other than a normal daylight schedule, but a low output UVB light may contribute to the frog’s health. Use a fluorescent bulb designed for frog terrariums. Keep light on a day/night on/off cycle. Night bulbs are also often used to allow viewing of this nocturnal pet’s activities. Fluorescent lamps should be
replaced every six months to ensure correct UVB output. Glass blocks out UVB light, so overhead light sources should be kept behind a wire mesh cover, not a glass or acrylic
tank top. The UVB light source should be within 12 inches of the animal. Important - see the Note About Day/Night Light Cycles and Heating below.

Temperature:
Keep Around 80° F During Day

The enclosure should be around 80° Fahrenheit during the day and 65° to 70º at night. Use an incandescent light or under-tank heating pad to maintain proper temperature. Mist enclosure twice daily to maintain high (70%) humidity levels. When misting, always use chlorine-free water, never use untreated tap water or distilled water. Thermometers should be positioned in the warmer and cooler areas of the enclosure as well as in the basking spot. Important - see the Note About Day/Night Light Cycles and Heating below.

Note About Day/Night Light Cycles and Heating:

All reptiles, including this pet, must have distinct day and night periods in their enclosure to maintain their biological rhythms. (See the lighting entry above for the specific length of this animal’s day/night cycle.) The day period must be light; and night must be dark. A timer should be used to set day/night periods. If a heat source is required to maintain correct nighttime temperatures, use heat mats or strips mounted below or on the side of the tank, infrared heat lamps, ceramic heat emitters, or a combination of these products. This will allow the enclosure to be heated while remaining dark. Follow directions carefully with all products. If ceramic heat emitters are used always choose fixtures with porcelain or ceramic sockets and to protect against fires do not place them by dry wood or flammable fabrics. Ceramic heat emitters must be kept out of the reach of children and all pets, including dogs and cats.

Diet:
They’re Big Eaters:

Chubby Frogs have big appetites. Their diet consists of gut-loaded crickets, flies, earthworms or other large insects. Wax worms and mealworms can be fed as an occasional treat. Offer adults portion size of 6-10 crickets every 2-3 days; offer juveniles 3-6 crickets every other day. Dust food with calcium supplement and vitamin supplement. As a rule, a growing juvenile's food should be dusted more often than an adult's. See supplement section below for details.

Supplements:

Dust insects with calcium supplement and vitamin supplements. As a rule, a growing juvenile's food should be dusted more often than an adult's. Follow product label directions when applying supplements, and avoid over-supplementing food.  Too much calcium can contribute to calcification and indirectly to gout. The following is a possible supplementing schedule for this pet. Our veterinarian recommends dusting insects with a plain calcium supplement every other feeding to every feeding. (Avoid using a calcium supplement with added phosphorous, unless specifically directed by your veterinarian, since this can promote kidney disease.) Our veterinarian also recommends dusting insects with a D3 supplement once a week and a vitamin supplement two times a month. This is only one recommendation, consult your veterinarian for specific directions on supplementing your pet’s food, since there are many variables that go into determining the best supplementing regimen for a given animal.

Water:

Fresh chlorine-free water should be available at all times in a large, shallow dish. The water should never be deeper than the frog’s height. Water should be changed frequently. Do not use tap water unless it has been treated with a conditioner to neutralize chlorine and heavy metals. Do not use distilled water.