How old is my white tree frog?
Life Span. In captivity these frogs have lived over 20 years, but a more common age would be 7-10 years. They don’t have any real defensive capabilities other than camouflage, so their lifespan in the wild is likely shorter due to the risk of predation.
What does it mean when a tree frog turns white?
Like many treefrogs, it is capable of changing the color of its skin, which may indicate stress or sudden changes in humidity.
How often should you feed your white tree frog?
2-3 times weekly
In the wild, White’s Tree Frogs are insectivorous and will eat insects, arachnids and other invertebrates. They will occasionally catch and consume smaller amphibians or even small rodents. In captivity, they should be fed a diet of crickets, roaches and/or mealworms 2-3 times weekly.
Where did the white’s tree frog get its name?
This species was first described by John White, hence their common name “White’s Tree Frog”. In Australia, they’re simply referred to as green tree frogs. Caring for a white’s tree frogs is fairly simple once you’ve learned the basics. Setting up their habitat is important but once finished, the rest is easy.
How big of a tank does a white tree frog need?
Adult White’s need at least a 30-gallon (114 liter) tank to roam in and be happy. Now, that does not mean that you need a 60-gallon (227 liter) to put two adults in. Two can live happily in a 30 gallon (114 l). The reason is that the distance they can cover in a jump governs the size of the tank.
Where do white’s tree frogs live in Australia?
Two common varieties of White’s tree frogs: a captive-bred Australian blue (bottom) and more common wild-caught Indonesian green (top). Active mainly at night, White’s tree frogs are found throughout much of Australia as well as part of Papua New Guinea and Indonesian West Papua.
Which is the best book to breed white’s tree frogs?
I started with one book, Phillipe de Vosjolis’ General Care and Maintenance of White’s Tree Frogsand a few hints from a friend. To breed these frogs you must be able to keep them alive. Reading Phillipe’s book is a good start.
