TREE FROG CHECKLISTHabitat

Heat Source(s) & Thermometer

Light

Substrate

Hiding Place

Climbing Branch(es)

Mister

Tree Frog Food

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TREE FROG CARE SHEET

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TREE FROG (Litoria) Tree frogs are docile and known to be

comfortable around humans, making them a

popular choice of pet in Australia. With a

broad diet, long life expectancy and

beautiful, exotic green look, tree frogs are

one of the easier frog species to care for.

Before handling your pet frog, be sure to

rinse (and keep your hands wet first), or

wear latex gloves. You should be careful to

never handle your frog if you have any kind

of soap or lotion on your hands, as frogs can

absorb harmful chemicals through their skin.

Green tree frogs are protected under federal

Australian law, with their conservation status

in the wild currently as “least concern”.

FOODFrogs are typically insectivorous that prefer

to eat their food live. Your frog will enjoy a

diet that includes crickets, worms and even

live fly pupae. Gut-loaded crickets and

mealworms should also be considered as a

nutritious addition to your frog’s diet. Many

frog owners feed their frogs pinkie rats or

mice as an extra form of protein.

As frogs are typically most active in the

evening, they should be fed at night. Young

frogs will need to be fed once a day,

gradually decreasing to 2-3 insects every

couple of days for adult frogs. During winter,

your frog may need less food.

To increase the nutritional value for your frog,pdustplivepinsectspwithpcalcium supplementspbeforepfeeding.Fresh, clean, dechlorinated water should be available at all times for your frog, with at least one water or wading dish in the terrarium at all times.

HABITAT (TERRARIUM) Your Tree Frog should be housed in a

minimum 40L terrarium - the taller the better!

He can be kept with frogs of the same

species, but should not live with other

amphibian or reptile species.

Your terrarium will need a cover, substrate,

lighting and a thermometer to keep the terrarium at the right conditions for your frog. You should also add plenty of plants, driftwood and branches, to provide a natural environment and plenty of climbing places for your frog.

Frogs are excellent escape artists - make sure your terrarium has a secure lid, preferably mesh, to prevent any daring escapes.

Aerosol sprays (such as fly spray or perfumes) are very dangerous for your frog, and extra care should be taken to not use any air pollutants or smoke near your terrarium.

TEMPERATURE Your frog will need to have both a warm and a cool spot to spend his time, with a thermometer at each side of the terrarium to help you monitor his environment. The warm spot should range between 28-30˚C and the cool spot should be 22-24˚C. You may need to use heat sources to keep this optimal temperature - including heat lamps, pads or globes. Temperatures should be checked daily to ensure your frog has both cool and warm spots to choose from, allowing him to regulate his temperature throughout the day.

You will also need to mist your terrarium daily to keep your frog in his required humid environment. Be sure to use safe, dechlorinated water for your terrarium, and keep a separate misting bottle for this task to avoid any contamination risks. If your terrarium has constant condensation on the glass, your humidity levels may be excessive. You can add a humidity gauge to your terrarium to remove any guesswork. During summer, humidity should be kept up to 50%, and down to 30% in winter. Be sure to leave some dry areas for your frog while maintaining this humid environment.

LIGHTINGYou will need to provide a day and night

cycle for your carpet python. Your UV lights

and heat lamps can provide this by running

10-12 hours per day. He may also benefit

from short periods of exposure to natural

ACCESSORIESA substrate can be used in the bottom of

your terrarium. This can be as budget-

conscious as damp paper towels or

pebbles, moss or even potting mix.

Pebbles should be covered with moss to

avoid any swallowing risk. Small pebbles, rocks or bark/wood chips should be avoided as a blockage risk if swallowed. All substrate materials need to be kept moist, without being saturated. For one frog, spot checking and a minimum weekly substrate change will be required for paper towels. For an alternative substrate, such a pebbles or moss, daily spot-cleaning and removing of waste can help your substrate to last 2-3 months without needing to be changed.

LIGHTINGYou will need to provide a 10-12 hour day

cycle for your frog - low level UVB lighting is

recommended. Remember to leave plenty of

dark hiding places for your frog in case he

needs a break.

Your frog is nocturnal and will be extra active at night. Be sure to turn his light off during the evening to allow his terrarium to mimic a natural environment. Your frog’s terrarium should be kept out of direct sunlight at all times.

COMPANIONSYour frog can be safely kept with other frogs

of the same species, but different species of

amphibian or reptile should never be

housedptogether.

To keep the peace in your terrarium, try and

keep frogs of a similar size, as frogs will eat

smaller frogs!

LIFE SPANDepending on the species, and if well cared

for, your frog can live up to and sometimes

even exceeding 25 years!