| |
|
|
|||||||||
| |
|
||||||||||
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tree
Frog Species Care Sheets |
|||||||||||
| Tree
Frog Guide
|
|
Temperature |
80-68ºF daytime, 72-78ºF nighttime. Never below 70ºF. |
Humidity |
Around 60% humidity. Do not let skin dry out. |
Cage Setup |
Preferably arboreal with plenty of climbing room. These are large tree frogs and need a lot of room. |
Characteristics |
These are usually a quite shy species. Many can be wild caught and so may never become truly 'tame'. |
It was introduced to and is now well established in South Florida.
These are the largest tree frogs in North America! - they vary a lot
in color. These include gray, brown or yellow-green, some with speckled
areas. They can change color to match their environment, as well
as varying the patterning on their skin. Like all tree frogs they
have the usual "sticky pads" on their toes.
Males generally have a maximum size of 1-3.5 inches (5.1-6.3 cm), and
females are around 5 inches (12.7 cm).
Can be 5 years or longer.
These are a larger species of frog and so require a large cage both in ground area and in height for climbing. The seem to thrive in captivity when given a moderate amount of care and are excellent as a beginner species as they are much hardier than many species. Provide plenty of branches and bushy plants.
Try not to over-feed your Cuban Tree Frog. Adult Cuban Tree Frogs may
be fed once about every two to three days. Over-feeding can cause them
to become obese and in some extreme cases, they can become so overweight
that their supratympanic ridges cover the frogs eyes. (The supratympanic
ridges are the area above the eardrum and eye of the frog.)
- For Juveniles:
Feed 2-3 week old crickets daily (crickets should be no longer than the
width of the froglet's head). A coating of calcium/vitamin supplement
is strongly recommended. Young White's need these additives to grow up
healthy. Many Cubans available in pet stores are beyond the "juvenile"
age, so this feeding may not apply to most "new" Cuban owners.
- Young Adults:
Offer 3-4 week old crickets about every two or three days (coating less
frequently- maybe once or twice a week).
- Adults:
Feed large crickets two to three times weekly. You should reduce calcium/vitamin
intake
to once a week. An excess of calcium and vitamins may cause a non-reversible
kidney
disease.
Notes: |
These are usually quite shy frogs.
Many can be wild caught and so may never become 'tame'.
These frogs are noisy. They bark often usually at odd hours of
the morning (3am). They sound like little dogs. |
| |
|||||||||||
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Updated: 2/20/03 | Copyright
© 200-2001 Matthew Ewers |
Design By www.MattEwers.com |
