Red Eyed Tree Frog Care Sheet
Amphibian
2 - 3 inches long
3 - 7 years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
Red Eye Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, small earth worms, fruit flies, and small roaches.
Red Eye Tree Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Red Eye Tree Frogs are found from Southern Mexico to Eastern Panama in the canopy of tropical rainforests. Red Eye Tree Frogs can easily be housed together with similar sized tank mates. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the frog.
Enclosure Size
Red Eye Tree Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives.
Substrate
Due to humidity requirements an absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss, coconut fiber, reptile bark or sphagnum moss are suitable.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Red Eye Tree Frogs need an ambient temperature of 75º to 84º F.
Lighting
Lighting is not required for Red Eye Tree Frogs. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light 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
Red Eye Tree Frog humidity should remain high (60-90%) due to their native tropical climates. This can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or misting system.
Watering
If the terrarium is set up semi-aquatic the water portion will suffice for water if it is kept clean. Otherwise 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 Red Eyed Tree Frogs eat?
Red Eye Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, small earth worms, fruit flies, and small roaches. Red Eye Tree 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 Red Eyed Tree Frog need?
Red Eye Tree Frogs are found from Southern Mexico to Eastern Panama in the canopy of tropical rainforests. Red Eye Tree Frogs can easily be housed together with similar sized tank mates. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the frog. Red Eye Tree Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives.
What temperature and lighting does a Red Eyed Tree Frog need?
Red Eye Tree Frogs need an ambient temperature of 75º to 84º F. Lighting is not required for Red Eye Tree Frogs. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light 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: Red Eye Tree Frog humidity should remain high (60-90%) due to their native tropica...