Tree Frog Care Sheet

Beginner

Complete care guide for Tree Frog. Follow these guidelines to provide optimal husbandry and health for your pet.

Overview

Small, colorful amphibians. Popular pet frogs. Docile and handleable. Relatively easy care. Great starter amphibians.

20-gallon tall aquarium or larger. Live plants essential. Vertical orientation preferred. Screen ventilation.

Ambient: 70-75°F. Warm spot: 75-80°F. Consistent temperatures. No temperature drop needed.

High humidity critical (70-90%). Daily misting. Humidity box with wet sphagnum moss. Drainage important.

12:12 light/dark cycle. Low-level UVB beneficial. Avoid intense heat lamps. Fluorescent lighting suitable.

Small insects: crickets, flies, small roaches. Juveniles: daily. Adults: every other day. Gut-load feeders. Calcium dusting.

Tolerate light handling. Short sessions preferred. Wash hands before/after. Avoid rough handling. Fragile skin.

Watch for fungal/bacterial infections, chytrid fungus. Proper humidity prevents most issues. Spring tails for cleanup crew.

Sensitive to shipping stress. Humidity-critical transport. Well-ventilated, humid containers. Live arrival guaranteed.