How to Care for a White's Tree Frog
Buy a large aquarium., Install a mesh lid., Install perches and hiding places., Fill the base of the tank with substrate., Equip your terrarium with a clamp lamp.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy a large aquarium.
The tank should be at least 20-gallons.
The taller the better, as White’s tree frogs love to climb and to perch themselves high on branches.
You can purchase a tank at a local pet store or online through a company like Exo Terra.Arboreal and terrestrial tanks are your two best bets.
The former provides room for climbing, the latter has a wide base. -
Step 2: Install a mesh lid.
White’s tree frogs love to climb, so this lid should be secure and should ideally latch on to the terrarium to prevent your frog from escaping.
A mesh material will allow for proper ventilation as well as for natural light to come through.
These are usually sold separately from tanks and are available at most pet stores. , These will satisfy your frog’s instinct for comfort and security.
You can buy perches at pet stores.
Useful DIY decorations can range from draping a leaf over a perch to creating hiding boxes out of cardboard and moss to strategically placing a few hollowed-out logs. , You can use moist paper towels, coconut husk fiber, organic mulch, moss, peat bedding, or large reptile bark chips as substrate.Don’t use small substrates like sand, gravel, or pine shavings
- your frog could ingest these when they’re diving for prey, and this could lead to death. , Turn the light on during the day and turn it off at night.
This will help establish the appropriate temperature, which should range between 75-85°F (23.9-29.4°C).Use a
2.0 UVB light bulb.
These are great for use with live reptiles and amphibians, as they mimic natural light. -
Step 3: Install perches and hiding places.
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Step 4: Fill the base of the tank with substrate.
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Step 5: Equip your terrarium with a clamp lamp.
Detailed Guide
The tank should be at least 20-gallons.
The taller the better, as White’s tree frogs love to climb and to perch themselves high on branches.
You can purchase a tank at a local pet store or online through a company like Exo Terra.Arboreal and terrestrial tanks are your two best bets.
The former provides room for climbing, the latter has a wide base.
White’s tree frogs love to climb, so this lid should be secure and should ideally latch on to the terrarium to prevent your frog from escaping.
A mesh material will allow for proper ventilation as well as for natural light to come through.
These are usually sold separately from tanks and are available at most pet stores. , These will satisfy your frog’s instinct for comfort and security.
You can buy perches at pet stores.
Useful DIY decorations can range from draping a leaf over a perch to creating hiding boxes out of cardboard and moss to strategically placing a few hollowed-out logs. , You can use moist paper towels, coconut husk fiber, organic mulch, moss, peat bedding, or large reptile bark chips as substrate.Don’t use small substrates like sand, gravel, or pine shavings
- your frog could ingest these when they’re diving for prey, and this could lead to death. , Turn the light on during the day and turn it off at night.
This will help establish the appropriate temperature, which should range between 75-85°F (23.9-29.4°C).Use a
2.0 UVB light bulb.
These are great for use with live reptiles and amphibians, as they mimic natural light.
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