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Can we have Frogs as a pet

The answer really depends upon the species of amphibian and how it was obtained. Several amphibian species are listed as threatened or endangered in North America and/or other regions. U.S. federal law prohibits species listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from being taken, sold, exported, or killed.

Ownership of these species is therefore illegal. Additionally, the United States is an active participant in the Convention on Illegal Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), an international ban supported by 152 countries. CITES was created to prevent international trade from threatening species with extinction.

You can view the complete list of species included in the international trade ban on the CITES Web site. If you are considering an amphibian as a pet, make sure your new friend is not among those listed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

It should also be noted that reputable pet dealers are mindful of these restrictions and comply with federal and international laws dealing with illegal trade in endangered species. Additionally, most animals sold by these dealers are non-threatened species bred specifically for the pet trade, and are not removed from the wild. This ensures that complex ecosystem processes, such as predator-prey relationships, are not disrupted

 

 



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