{"id":1599,"date":"2020-04-04T00:42:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-04T00:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/?p=1599"},"modified":"2022-08-28T00:17:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-28T00:17:02","slug":"how-long-do-frogs-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/how-long-do-frogs-live\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Frogs Live?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Frogs are capable of living long lives. How long they live depends on a few factors. Wild frogs deal with the environment while captive frogs are at the mercy of their keepers. Every species is different, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But you already know that. The reason you\u2019re here is to get real numbers and that\u2019s precisely what I\u2019ll give you. In the section below, I listed 17 species of frogs and how long they live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lifespan of wild frogs varies, depending on their environment. Frogs in captivity have greater lifespans, between 10 to 20 years or more. Some species have been recorded living for over 30 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The average lifespan of the 17 species listed below is 16.05 years<\/strong>. Keep in mind that these numbers vary from source to source. They’re credible sources but don’t assume they’re 100% accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I feel like I should emphasize that these numbers aren\u2019t set in stone. What you\u2019re seeing are mixed numbers of captive and wild frogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, the average lifespan of a Red-eyed Tree Frog is roughly 5 years in the wild. That same frog could live 12+ years in captivity if cared for properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re for<\/em> or against<\/em> keeping animals in captivity, pets tend to live longer lives. At least that\u2019s the case when it comes to reptiles and amphibians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The reason for this is simple. In the wild, frogs have predators and they\u2019re subject to the elements. Food can be scarce at times. In captivity, life is great and food is plentiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under proper care of a knowledgeable keeper, there is little to no risk of life and the pet has an unending supply of food. With this in mind, it\u2019s easy to see why frogs live longer in captivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chris Humphrey is the proud parent of a White\u2019s Tree Frog which he says is 40 years old<\/a> (in 2017). This means his elderly hopper is roughly 43 years old at the time of writing this (if he’s still alive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFred\u201d was rescued from a toilet block in Coffs Harbour sometime during 1977 and he\u2019s been well taken care of ever since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, Fred may not be the oldest frog in the world but he\u2019s exceptional by most standards. I mention this particular frog because it\u2019s well documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lifespan of 17 Frog Species<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Species<\/th> Lifespan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> African Dwarf Frog<\/a><\/td> 30 years<\/td><\/tr> Amazon Milk Frog<\/td> 10 years<\/td><\/tr> American Green Tree Frog<\/td> 06 years<\/td><\/tr> Blue Poison-dart Frog<\/td> 20 years<\/td><\/tr> Bullfrog<\/td> 16 years<\/td><\/tr> Cane Toad<\/td> 24 years<\/td><\/tr> Fire-bellied Toad<\/td> 20 years<\/td><\/tr> Gray Tree Frog<\/a><\/td> 15 years<\/td><\/tr> Leopard Frog<\/td> 09 years<\/td><\/tr> Pacman Frog<\/a><\/td> 15 years<\/td><\/tr> Pixie Frog<\/td> 25 years<\/td><\/tr> Red-Eyed Tree Frog<\/a><\/td> 12 years<\/td><\/tr> Spring Peeper<\/td> 03 years<\/td><\/tr> Tomato Frog<\/td> 10 years<\/td><\/tr> Vietnamese Mossy Frog<\/td> 15 years<\/td><\/tr> White\u2019s Tree Frog<\/a><\/td> 40 years<\/td><\/tr> Wood Frog<\/td> 03 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Lifespan: Captive vs Wild<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
40 Year Old Tree Frog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n