Grow-A-Frog Kit
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Grow-A-Frog Kit

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Raising frogs from tadpoles sounds like a fun and educational experience, but if you don't have the time or desire to collect your own and make them a home, consider this kit. The kit was changed for 2015 and now includes a packet with tadpole food, nutri-sand and a coupon to request your tadpole and its new larger habitat. When you receive the packet from us, use the coupon to order the tadpole and its habitat from the supplier (no additional postage is necessary; please note that tadpoles may not be able to be shipped at certain times of the year, due to low temperatures. Cannot be shipped to Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada). The tadpoles are somewhat transparent so you can see into their bodies and even watch their heart beat. In 6-8 weeks the tadpole undergoes metamorphosis into an adult frog. The habitat and supplies provide the right balance of algae and other microorganisms to keep the frog healthy. Food is also included with a serving spoon to nourish all the way through metamorphosis. A Fun & Fact handbook gives detailed instructions, shares interesting facts about your new pet, and answers common questions. Once the frog has developed, you can send in for "stage two food" and a larger habitat if you wish. Frogs have an average life span of five years. ~ Rachel S.

Category Description for Reptiles / Amphibians:
Category Description for ZOOLOGY / ANIMAL LIFE:
Primary Subject
Science
Grade Start
PK
Grade End
AD
EAN
081418125240
Format
Habitats
Brand Name
Three Rivers of Brooksville
Weight
0.4 (lbs.)
Dimensions
9.0" x 3.5" x 4.0"
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Rainbow Resource Center Store
This kit includes a clear tadpole, which allows you to see its internal organs! Our family has enjoyed watching the metamorphosis from tadpole to frog many times using this product.
Elizabeth D on Aug 12, 2022
because me and my friend wanted a pet frog to share and we want to grow it and name it froggo
Dylan C on Apr 20, 2022
This kit includes a clear tadpole, which allows you to see its internal organs! Our family has enjoyed watching the metamorphosis from tadpole to frog many times using this product.
Elizabeth D on Aug 12, 2022
Birthday gift for grandson
Daniel G on Apr 25, 2022
because me and my friend wanted a pet frog to share and we want to grow it and name it froggo
Dylan C on Apr 20, 2022
I have been growing frogs for years and sharing with friends. I have two frogs for a long time now
Phyllis B on Dec 2, 2021
I've had a Grow-A- Frog kit before and my students were excited about seeing the transformation. I decided that I would order one for this school year's Science class
Betty C on Aug 28, 2021
My 2nd grade son whom I homeschool as part of a charter school program is very interested in life science. I normally purchase curriculum from Rainbow Resource Center through his school charter program, but they do not allow school funds to be used to purchase live animals so this kit is excluded. We cannot wait to send out for our little tadpole to study the frog life cycle in person. We have already done several butterfly and moth lifecycle projects using real life butterfly and moths!
Josefina P on Aug 3, 2021
Recommended by science curriculum.
Nathan C on Jul 31, 2021
Thought it would be neat to have my son watch the development of a frog from tadpole to adult.
Cameron H on Mar 29, 2021
Using for life cycle class
Kaley B on Mar 17, 2021
Grand daughter loves animals, bugs, fish and wants to learn all she can. Thought this would be a good choice for her to experience the life cycle as it grows.
COLLEEN G on Mar 12, 2021
homeschool science learning
Sarah G on Jan 25, 2021
Request from grandson for Christmas
Patrick G on Dec 11, 2020
Granddaughter just learning about science-also teaching her responsibility with caring for a pet
Geraldine W on Dec 7, 2020
Interesting and educational
celeta B on Dec 4, 2020
My daughter wants a pet.
Susan C on Dec 4, 2020
I got one for my son when he was little and he lasted for about 10 years. I got one for my daughter 8 years ago and he died today. She is in college but wanted another frog. She's very sad about the one that died today.
Erin M on Dec 3, 2020
Friend bought 2 and the kids love it!
Cheryl P on Nov 17, 2020
My husband and I like to get our kids a "learning" gift for Christmas but do not like all the tech learning toys and do not want learning toys with hundreds of pieces so this was an absolutely perfect thing for us! (even if we have to wait for the tadpoles to come later!)
Jennifer C on Oct 20, 2020
My daughter loves frogs and playing with the ones she finds in the yard. It would be great to have a frog from the earliest stages and watch it grow.
Shannon P on Jul 9, 2020
One grandson got one & loved it, So I ordered 2 more for 2 other grandchildren !<br />Thank you,
Debra E on May 19, 2020
Had one when I was little
Liz W on Dec 5, 2018
it looks like loads of fun for my adventure seeking students
mary b on Sep 20, 2018
Homeschool curriculum
Jacki V on Mar 12, 2018
looks cool
Rhylee V on Dec 30, 2017
My daughter asked for it for christmas
Kim F on Nov 17, 2017
We have had several grow a frogs over the years, some have lived 10+years, love them!!
Leah H on Nov 3, 2017
My 7 year old grandaughter will love it
Judith G on Oct 30, 2017
for our preschool children for animal planet week
Michele M on Aug 11, 2017
I chose this kit and company because of good reviews. My son is doing this for a merit badge and if the frog lives we have someone will care for it when he is finished.
Jane L on Jul 22, 2017
A birthday gift for my grandson, who wants his own pet.
Peggy F on Jul 7, 2017
for a pet and lesson in life cycle of frog
Linda D on Jun 28, 2017
For my homeschooled high schooler as part of his Field Biology work for science in August.
Brooke on Jun 15, 2017
For an in class project.
Diana H on May 27, 2017
My daughter wants to grow a frog
Becky H on May 21, 2017
We chose this item as a science experience for our 2 year old classroom
janet s on May 3, 2017
Have used it in the past with excellent results.
Frank M on May 1, 2017
heard about this amazing process
Christy B on Apr 20, 2017
I have two children and I thought this could be a fun project we get to experience together as a family, as well as a good learning opportunity for them to keep their minds/knowledge expanding. We love hands on learning in our household!
Ashley S on Apr 17, 2017
This is for a 1st classroom pet
Kimberly M on Apr 13, 2017
I'm hoping my 9 year old grandson will have fun watching the frog grow and be able to then keep him as a pet.
Lisa B on Feb 1, 2017
We love frogs! My first grader will enjoy this tremendously while studying animals.
Jozlyn S on Nov 13, 2015
Because my granddaughter said that she wants to give it to her teacher for her birthday.
Anita F on Oct 3, 2015
Birthday gift for grandson
Daniel G on Apr 25, 2022
I have been growing frogs for years and sharing with friends. I have two frogs for a long time now
Phyllis B on Dec 2, 2021
what is the real life span? my 2 frogs are still growing, they hatched in 1998
A shopper on Aug 25, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Looks like 1998 was a good year. We purchased 2 tadpoles in Spring 1998 and a third in 2007. One passed at age 23, one is almost 24 years old and doing well! The “baby” is 14 years old. They live in a preschool classroom and are very loved.
what is the best way to feed the frogs? We drop the pellet in the tank, and most of the time the frog doesn't see it and it falls to the bottom. Do they forage into the rocks we have on the bottom to eat later?
P on Nov 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Here is an answer from a Rainbow staff person who has successfully raised these frogs for a number of years:

I’m not sure what breed these frogs are for “Grow a Frog”. The frogs may forage for the pellets. Can’t guarantee.

I did a lot of research thru the years and here’s my results:
Mine are African Dwarf frogs. I bought a food called Frog & Tadpole. I had to buy it thru Amazon.
http://www.piscespros.com/product/hbh-frog-tadpole-bites/

The pellets are too large for my smaller aquatic frogs, so I cut each pellet into 3-4 smaller pieces with embroidery scissors. I try to get 2-3 pieces in them (actually see them eat). I let the pellets float at the top of the tank until the frogs see them. Sometimes I tap the top of the tank so they start to pay attention. Sometimes they come to the top and get the cut up pieces. Other times, I push the pieces of food down to their faces and they catch them. Yes, my one remaining African Dwarf frog (Jerry is going on 8 years old now. Ben passed away last winter at 7 years old.) will catch them in his mouth if he sees them coming. It’s cute and funny to watch. But you have to take your time and be patient when you feed them this way.
Does the tadpole come separately?
A shopper on Dec 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes. A voucher is included in the package that you can electronically submit or snail-mail in. I can't remember if there was a small fee for shipping.
Can you just buy the tadpoles and food, already have the aquarium?
bobbevb on Aug 29, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I don't believe so, but that is great if you have the aquarium because the one it comes with is a tiny square plastic one, it would be wonderful to have a bigger one!
Can I release this frog to our outdoor pond once it grows?
A shopper on Apr 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: From the research we did, it is not advisable. More from a not-introducing-invasive-species point of view than safety of the frog, which would probably do just fine. We found out, (after ordering) that they are illegal to own, without a permit, in the following states: Arizona, California, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington state.
What species of frog are these tadpoles?
A shopper on Sep 22, 2016
BEST ANSWER: It actually doesn't say anywhere in the kit, or on the company's website that we could find, but I did some research (because we had wanted to know too), and it seems they are African Clawed Frogs.
How long does it take for you to get your tapole after placing an order?
A shopper on Apr 10, 2016
BEST ANSWER: WE recieved our tadpole about a week after I sent in the certificate.
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Rated 4 out of 5
So far so good
My only complaint was that the container that the frog came in was a little bit more flimsy than in the picture. Mr.Happy came in the mail as promised and is looking at us from the living room.
March 22, 2021
Purchased
 1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
The little guy showed up healthy and well! We loved watching the process.
October 13, 2020
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Great gift
We bought one of these tadpoles when our children were growing up and the frog lived for over ten years. It was an amazing east to care for pet.

So we bought one for our grandson’s 7th birthday. He loves it. The tadpole arrived shortly after the coupon was mailed and our grandson has been enjoying watching it sprout legs. Wonderful opportunity for learning. Would buy another.

Deborah
November 28, 2018
Purchased
 over 4 years ago
Rated 4 out of 5
The students really enjoyed it
May 5, 2018
Purchased
 over 4 years ago
Rated 3 out of 5
I did not think this one through...
I thought this would be a fun biology lesson. You get the plastic box (no dome) and order your tadpole. It comes quick. At first it is fun. Then you need stage 2 food, and a dome...well once you realize you have to order it and pay shipping you might as well buy an upgrade tank. They send that with a 2nd free froglet. Now you have 2. They grow fast...they are dirty and need either spring water or special water crystals. You then learn they are African Clawed Aquatic frogs not native. They live a loooonnnngggg time and get big. Now we have 2 frogs that we do not want and have no way to get rid of them so we continue along. They do make great frog-o-vision for our cat.

Get butterflies instead. You will thank me I swear.
September 5, 2017
Purchased
 over 5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing
My grandbabies love watch the grow a frog. Everyday they go to Sammy and say good morning sammy.
June 1, 2017
Purchased
 over 5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We love our Grow a Frog Currently we are on our 2nd one; first one died after about 4 weeks but Grow a Frog has a great guarantee so we got a 2nd tadpole for free It is very easy to set up & take care of while being very educational and just down-right neat! Currently our 2nd tadpole has back legs & front leg buds
December 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5
I ordered this kit for my kids (7 & 4) to learn about the life cycles of frogs We sent away for our tadpole and waited and waited for it to come Since we live in S FL we had to wait for a cool day to come before they would ship our tadpole After weeks of waiting it arrived We followed all the instructions and all was well But after 2 weeks our tadpole started to look sick It died a few days later I emailed customer service and they said another tadpole would be sent right away After several weeks went by and many cool days I began to wonder where our tadpole was I emailed them again and they apologized They said they would send another The day I was suppose to get it passed They apologized again and said one was on the way Well we did get our tadpole Unfortunately it was floating belly up and died that night I emailed again asking if this was normal They did not answer my questions about the survival rate of the tadpoles Instead they said they would upgrade my tadpole tank and send me 2 tadpoles free of charge! They should of been here 3 days ago (the weather is cool as well) but again they did not arrive So to sum it up it has been about four months and we have no tadpoles The only thing my kids learned about was death
December 31, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5
Where do I begin? First of all the customer service at Grow-A-Frog is fabulous The most important service they offer is a way for you to send the frog (or frogs) back when you've had your fill of African Clawed Frogs You really shouldn't dump them in your local waterwayBut now to the important stuff These frogs can and do live over twenty years They get very large--if you're going to keep it go ahead and get yourself at least a ten gallon tank that you need only clean once a month rather than changing out the water in Grow-A-Frogs' 1 or 5 gallon tank You are buying a living creature and living creatures take time and money Not so much time for me now that I have a tank that only needs to be cleaned once a month or so but I've been surprised at the hidden costs--two tanks(and the one I currently have isn't really big enough but I cannot afford a larger one right now) gravel filter cartridges water purifier food heater The good thing is they really are low maintenance (once you have a real tank with pump and filter) They would prefer heated water but can survive without it (I bought my heater for the fish we put in with them) They can co-exist with fish but fish are more delicate so you'll have to clean the water and gravel a little more often All in all the learning experience has been good but it's been more economic than scientific in nature
February 10, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5
My son got one of these for his third birthday It lived until my son was ten We got a smaller frog two years later so Fred the frog would have a friend A warning to anyone who might do the same thing It became a new learning opportunity about the food chain when he ate his friend He also ate goldfish It grew quite large and would come to the surface of his 10 gallon tank and nibble on fingers
January 25, 2009

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