Tree frogs need what in their terrarium?
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Five things to know about your tree frog
Tree frogs can live up to 15 years, depending on the variety
Green tree frogs grow up to 3inches, other types grow up to 5 inches
Their mating calls can be very loud
The sticky disks on their feet allow them to scale walls
They’re low maintenance and make great first-time pets
Your tree frog’s home
Most tree frogs can share a terrarium with frogs of roughly the same size or tropical lizards, such as anoles. Cuban tree frogs, however, prefer to live alone.
Your little amphibians will need a terrarium that’s at least 10-gallons and relatively tall, because tree frogs love to climb. Be sure the terrarium has a screened lid. Did we mention that tree frogs love to climb?
Decorating your frogs’ habitat
Line the bottom of the terrarium with 2 to 3 inches of coconut-fiber or bark bedding. Scoop the poop at least once a week and change the bedding completely once a month.
Provide loads of live or artificial branches for climbing and froggy acrobatics.Heat & lights
Tree frogs are nocturnal. They don’t require sunlight, but they do need lighting that mimics a day and night cycle in their habitat. If they’re in a dim room, light the terrarium for 12 hours daily with a fluorescent bulb.
At night, switch to a night-specific bulb so you can watch your frog with minimum disturbance.
Your frog’s terrarium temperature must be kept between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and 65 F to 75 F at night. If necessary, use a heat bulb or a night-specific heat lamp for warmth. A thermometer at each end of the tank will help you monitor the temperature.
Keep the habitat humidity between 50% and 80%. Use a hygrometer — a device that measures humidity — to keep track.Help keep your tree frog healthy
Tree frogs need supplemental Vitamin D in their diets.
Try not to handle new frogs for three or four days to give them a chance acclimate to their new surroundings. Whether your frog is new or settled-in, be sure to contact a vet if you notice any of these symptoms of illness or distress:
More time spent hiding
Eating or drinking less; weight loss
Discolored skin
Swollen joints
Discharge from the eyes, nose or mouth
Runny droppings for more than two days