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Step 1: Terrarium
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Health
New surroundings and environments can be stressful
for pets. Prior to handling your pet, give them
3-4 days to adjust to their new surroundings while
monitoring their behavior for any signs of stress or
illness. PetSmart recommends that all pets visit a
qualified veterinarian annually for a health exam.
THINGS TO WATCH FOR
•Runny droppings for more than two days
•Eating or drinking less; weight loss
•Swollen joints
•Discharge from the eyes, nose or mouth
•Discolored skin
•More time spent hiding, lethargic behavior
If you notice any of the above signs, speak with
a PetSmart store associate or reptile veterinarian
about the health of your pet.
10-gallon (18-20” tall) or larger terrarium
Screen lid, if not included with habitat
Step 2: Decor
Coconut fiber, reptile bark, moss or reptile carpet substrate
Tree FrogS
Green–Hyla cinerea
Cuban–Osteopilus septentrionalis
Dumpy (WHITE OR BLUE)–Litoria caerulea
White-lipped–Litoria infrafrenata
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
BEGINNER
Branches/plants for climbing and hiding
Food and water dishes
Step 3: Care
Heating and Lighting
Reptile habitat thermometers (2)
Daytime heat bulb and fixture
Nighttime bulb, if necessary
Reptile habitat hygrometer (humidity gauge)
Daytime fluorescent bulb and fixture,
if desired
Lamp stand for fluorescent and heat bulbs, if desired
Timer for light and heat bulbs, if desired
Spray bottle for misting or an automatic
fogger or mister, if desired
Lifespan: Dumpy/White-lipped: Approx. 10-15 years
Green/Cuban: Approx. 5 years
Size:
Cuban/White-lipped/Dumpy: 4-5” long
Green: 2-3” long
Habitat: Tropical/Arboreal Environment
Food
Appropriate size live crickets, silkworms or waxworms
Cricket container
Cricket food and cricket water gel
Calcium supplement
Vitamin supplement, if desired
Cleaning
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Water dechlorinator
This care guide contains general information
for the proper care of your pet but is not
comprehensive. For more information,
review the Habitat Set-up Guide and
the Heating and Lighting Guide.
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STEP 1 Terrarium
STEP 3 Care
Tree Frogs originate from many different geographic
areas and require a warm, humid environment.
Multiple Tree Frogs of the same species can be
housed together or with other compatible tropical
animals. Cuban Tree Frogs should be housed
individually.
Proper temperature and humidity are essential to
the health of your Tree Frog.
Terrarium
a
• Use a well-ventilated 10-gallon
(18-20” tall) terrarium or larger for up to two Tree Frogs.
Use a larger terrarium for multiple pets.
• A tall enclosure is preferable, as Tree Frogs
like to climb.
B
• Choose a screen
lid, if not included with
the habitat.
STEP 2 Decor
Substrate
C
• Use 2-3” (5-8 cm) of coconut
fiber, reptile bark or moss or use reptile carpet.
• Spot clean at least once a week and completely change substrate at least once a month.
Decor
D
or live branches and plants • Provide artificial
for hiding and climbing. Make sure live plants are safe for Tree Frogs and not treated with
any chemicals.
• Include a E
water dish.
H
• Ensure decor is large and stable B
enough for
the size of your F
reptile, as Tree G
Frogs are
active climbers.
F
D
a
E
C
Heating and Humidity
F
• Equip the habitat with two thermometers
(one high and one low) to measure temperatures and one G hygrometer to monitor humidity.
H
• Place a low-wattage
heat bulb over the habitat to provide warmth if necessary. (Most ambient room temperatures provide sufficient warmth.) Turn the heat bulb off for 12 hours at night.
Food
Tree Frogs are insectivores, meaning their diet
consists primarily of live insects.
• Crickets are Tree Frogs’ primary food source but
variety is important for a balanced diet, so alternate the type of insects you feed your pet.
• Insects should be dusted with a calcium
supplement twice weekly and a reptile multivitamin once weekly.
• Tree Frogs should be fed at nighttime.
• Use a nighttime heat bulb as needed to maintain nighttime temperatures.
• Create and maintain humidity by keeping the water dish full, misting your pet and habitat 2-3 times every day or by using an automatic fogger, mister or drip system, if desired.
Balanced Diet
Examples
Insects
Crickets*,
silkworms
and occasional
waxworms
Feeding Frequency
Once daily.
Offer only enough to be
consumed by morning.
TARGET RANGE
HUMIDITY
50-80%
TEMPERATURE
DAY
75-85° F (24-29° C)
NIGHT
65-75° F (18-24° C)
Lighting
• Every reptile requires a 12-hour light/dark cycle.
• Tree Frogs are nocturnal and spend most daytime hours hidden. Your pet’s heat bulb or ambient lighting can provide sufficient daytime light. Only provide a UVA/UVB bulb if your frog does not get enough dietary Vitamin D.
• If desired, use a night-specific bulb to view
your pet at night without disturbing their
natural behavior.
*Replace UVA/UVB bulbs every 6 months, as bulbs
may continue producing light without emitting
proper UVB. *Crickets should be fed a “gut-loading” nutrient-rich diet
(commercially prepared) that will benefit your reptile when
they eat the crickets.
Water
• Tree Frogs will drink from a large, shallow dish and
soak in the water to maintain hydration.
• Use a water dechlorinator for water provided in the habitat and/or in the water dish.
• Empty, clean and refill the water dish daily.
Other Reminders
Use caution when handling your pet and remember
that all pets may bite or scratch, especially when
stressed. Supervise children around pets.
Tree Frogs have sensitive skin and should not be
handled often. They also may secrete toxins from
their skin that can be harmful.
Pets may transmit disease to humans, so be sure to
wash your hands before and after handling your pet
or cleaning the habitat.