CB Yucatan Duck Billed Frog


Price:
Sale price£44.95
Stock:
3 IN STOCK

Click & Collect available at Tropical Supplies

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Description

Yucatán Duck-Billed Frog (Triprion petasatus)

The Yucatán Duck-Billed Frog is a truly unique tree frog, instantly recognisable by its broad, flattened snout that gives it its distinctive "duck-billed" appearance. Native to the Yucatán Peninsula and parts of Central America, this nocturnal amphibian is an excellent climber and a fascinating display species for keepers looking for something unusual.


Habitat

In the wild, Yucatán Duck-Billed Frogs inhabit tropical forests, where they spend much of their time in trees and vegetation close to water sources.

  • Enclosure: Tall arboreal terrarium with plenty of climbing space
  • Temperature: 24–28°C during the day, with a slight nighttime drop
  • Humidity: Moderate to high (60–80%) with regular misting
  • Decor: Branches, cork bark, live or artificial plants, and elevated hides to encourage natural climbing behaviour

Feeding

These frogs are opportunistic insectivores and readily hunt a variety of live prey.

  • Diet: Crickets, roaches, locusts, waxworms, and other appropriately sized live insects
  • Feeding frequency:
    • Juveniles: Every 1–2 days
    • Adults: 2–3 times per week
  • Dust feeder insects regularly with calcium and vitamin supplements, and always provide fresh, dechlorinated water.

General Care

Yucatán Duck-Billed Frogs are hardy when maintained in the correct environment and are best appreciated as display animals.

  • Temperament: Calm, shy, and primarily nocturnal
  • Handling: Minimal handling recommended to protect their delicate skin and reduce stress
  • Lifespan: Around 8–12 years with proper care
  • Maintenance: Maintain good ventilation, regular misting, and a clean enclosure with stable temperatures and humidity

Why Choose a Yucatán Duck-Billed Frog?

  • Distinctive broad "duck-bill" shaped snout
  • Excellent climber with fascinating nocturnal behaviour
  • Unique and uncommon species in the hobby
  • Ideal for beautifully planted arboreal terrariums
  • Hardy and rewarding for keepers with basic amphibian experience

With its unusual appearance, engaging behaviour, and excellent display potential, the Yucatán Duck-Billed Frog is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add a rare and captivating amphibian to their collection.

Whether you’re collecting from our store, ordering dry goods, arranging local delivery or having livestock delivered nationwide, we’ve made it simple to choose the right option.

Click & Collect

FREE COLLECTION FROM OUR STORE

Place your order online and select Click & Collect at checkout.

Livestock will normally be bagged when you arrive, helping to minimise the amount of time animals spend packaged. If you’d prefer your livestock to be ready beforehand, simply contact us in advance.


Local Delivery

DELIVERED BY TROPICAL SUPPLIES • WITHIN 25 MILES

Order from our in-store range and have it delivered directly to you using our own local delivery service.

Minimum order: £50

Local Delivery Charges:
Up to 5 miles — FREE
5–10 miles — £10
10–15 miles — £15
15–20 miles — £20
20–25 miles — £25

Distances are measured “as the crow flies” rather than by road.

Once your order has been placed, we’ll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date and time. We often combine nearby orders into efficient delivery runs, so local delivery may take a little longer during busy periods.

Ordering a large aquarium?
Please make sure someone is available to help unload the aquarium from our van when we arrive.


Dry Goods Delivery

DX Express

0–75kg • Usually 1 working day

Orders placed before 12 noon may be dispatched the same day on our current dispatch days.

Express Pallet

75–500kg • Usually 1–3 working days

Designed for larger and heavier orders that cannot be sent using our standard parcel service.

Please note: We currently dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.

Adding Something to an Existing Order?

If your original order hasn’t been dispatched yet, simply place the additional items as a Click & Collect order and leave us a note asking us to combine them with your existing order.


Available to Order

See something you want that we don’t currently have on the shelf? Many of our products can be quickly sourced from our suppliers.

Products marked Available to Order are not currently held in stock at our store but are available for us to order on your behalf.

Most items arrive with us within a few days and usually no longer than a week, depending on supplier availability.

Once your item arrives with us, we’ll either dispatch your order or let you know it’s ready for collection, depending on the delivery option you selected.

After receiving your order, we’ll check availability with our supplier. If there are any issues or expected delays, we’ll contact you to let you know.


Nationwide Livestock Delivery

Have your new livestock delivered safely to your door using our specialist livestock delivery service.

Minimum livestock order: £50

Thursday Delivery — £24

Order by: Wednesday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Wednesday afternoon
Delivered: Thursday before 1pm

Friday Delivery — £24

Order by: Thursday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Thursday afternoon
Delivered: Friday before 1pm

Saturday Delivery — £29

Order by: Friday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Friday afternoon
Delivered: Saturday before 1pm

Add Dry Goods to Your Livestock Order

You can include dry goods with your livestock delivery, making it easy to top up food, treatments, equipment and other supplies at the same time.

Please note: Frozen food cannot be shipped with livestock and must be ordered separately.

Already Placed Your Order?

No problem. If your livestock order hasn’t been dispatched yet, place another order using Click & Collect and leave us a note asking us to combine it with your existing order.

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