Amphibians as Pets

Avian + Exotics Center of Nashville cares for amphibians, including Skinks, Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, and Newts. There are numerous species of frogs, toads and salamanders that we have treated as patients. Some species of salamanders can live up to 25 years.

Frog as a pet

Care Recommendations

  • Yearly Fecal Examination For Parasites and Bacterial Overgrowth

  • Complete Physical Examination Every 6-12 Months

Other Available Services

  • Hospitalization and Surgery

  • Sex Determination

  • Boarding

  • Radiography

Common Amphibian Diseases

  • Skin infections- bacterial, fungal, algae

  • Abscesses

  • Eye infections

  • Trauma

Preventive Care for Amphibians

  • Routine annual physical examination

  • Annual intestinal parasite screen

  • Correct environment/temperature

  • Clean water to prevent infections

Assoc Avian Veterinarians
Assoc Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
American Federation of Aviculture
American Veterinary Medical Association
Assoc Avian Veterinarians
Assoc Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Federation of Aviculture