White's Tree Frog
Litoria caerulea
The is the best tree frog to keep if you are a beginner or wanting a new species to add to your collection. With their round, plump bodies and big appetites, I'm sure they will keep you amused!
What does a White's Tree Frog look like?
This very popular Tree Frog grows to 100mm (4 inches) with males being slightly smaller. Their skin looks slimy, but this is in fact waxy to touch. Most people call them "White Tree Frogs" instead of "White's Tree Frogs" - this refers to the name of the man who described them. Despite their name, these frogs range in colour from green, turquoise to brown, most will change colour slightly.
They have big toes, which help them climb up plants and branches and have a fold of skin from their eye to the front legs. This skin makes them look very fat and plump, but in a way, very cute!
Where are White's Tree Frogs from?
They are found near ponds and forests in Northern and Eastern parts of Australia, they have also been introduced to New Guinea and New Zealand.
How do you keep White's Tree Frogs?
A glass tank is ideal, or you could get away with using a large plastic tank if the temperature and humidity levels are correct. Use bark chipping for substrate and provide branches, logs and sturdy plants for them to hide between.
They like a daytime temperature of 26 - 32C with a drop to about 20 - 24C at night. If you use a small bulb for heat, you must make sure that the frogs cannot leap against it, this will burn and cause injury to your frog! Alternatively, you can use a heat mat, placed on the side of the tank, or under one half. I feel placing the heat mat under the tank will help with humidity levels.
Humidity needs to be kept fairly dry at 50 - 60%. This can be maintained with spraying treated water lightly each day. Only if you are planning to breed this species should the humidity be raised to 70 - 85% for a few months.
Feed them a varied diet of insects purchased from either your local pet shop or via this site (see live food list). They enjoy earthworms and the odd dead pinkie (you need to move this as if it is alive). You must take care that they do not become too fat from over feeding!
Caution: When providing water for your amphibians, this MUST be treated with an Aquarium de-chlorinated solution. The Chlorine will harm and possible kill your amphibians after a period of time. Alternatively, you can use fresh, clean rainwater!
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