Banded Rubber Frog Care Sheet
Amphibian
2 - 3 inches long
8 - 10 years
Insectivore
Diet & Nutrition
Banded Rubber Frogs are insectivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and small roaches.
Banded Rubber Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Enclosure Size
Banded Rubber Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens.
Substrate
Due to humidity requirements, an absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss, coconut fiber, reptile bark, or sphagnum moss are suitable. Leaf litter and cork bark can be provided as optimal areas for hiding.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Banded Rubber Frogs need an ambient temperature of 75º to 85ºF.
Lighting
Lighting is not required for Banded Rubber Frogs. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics, lights may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB.
Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.
Humidity & Watering
Humidity
Banded Rubber Frogs' humidity should be between 50-70% due to their native climates. This can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or misting system.
Watering
A large water bowl with clean water should be provided. Always use de-chlorinated or bottled spring water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Banded Rubber Frogs eat?
Banded Rubber Frogs are insectivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and small roaches. Banded Rubber Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
What kind of habitat does a Banded Rubber Frog need?
Banded Rubber Frogs are native to Central and South Africa in variable habitats. Banded Rubber Frogs of similar size can be housed together with caution. Banded Rubber Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens.
What temperature and lighting does a Banded Rubber Frog need?
Banded Rubber Frogs need an ambient temperature of 75º to 85ºF. Lighting is not required for Banded Rubber Frogs. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics, lights may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB. Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs. Humidity: Banded Rubber Frogs' humidity should be between 50-70% due to their native clim...