Tiger Leg Tree Frog Care Sheet
Amphibian
2 - 3 inches long
5 - 7 years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
Tiger Leg Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, small earth worms, fruit flies, and small roaches.
Tiger Leg Tree Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Tiger Leg Tree Frogs are native to the Amazon Rainforest. Tiger Leg Tree
Frogs can easily be housed together as both babies and adults. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the frog.
Enclosure Size
Tiger Leg 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
Tiger Leg Tree Frogs need an ambient temperature of 78º to 85º F.
Lighting
Since this is a diurnal species, it requires two light bulbs. One is the heat lamp which also emits UVA. The second is a UVB lamp. The UVB lamp will specifically say UVB on the box. If the box doesn't say UVB, it's not UVB.
Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.
Humidity & Watering
Humidity
Tiger Leg 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
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 Tiger Leg Tree Frogs eat?
Tiger Leg Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, small earth worms, fruit flies, and small roaches. Tiger Leg 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 Tiger Leg Tree Frog need?
Tiger Leg Tree Frogs are native to the Amazon Rainforest. Tiger Leg Tree Frogs can easily be housed together as both babies and adults. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the frog. Tiger Leg Tree Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives.
What temperature and lighting does a Tiger Leg Tree Frog need?
Tiger Leg Tree Frogs need an ambient temperature of 78º to 85º F. Since this is a diurnal species, it requires two light bulbs. One is the heat lamp which also emits UVA. The second is a UVB lamp. The UVB lamp will specifically say UVB on the box. If the box doesn't say UVB, it's not UVB. Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs. Humidity: Tiger Leg Tree Frog humidity should remain high (60-90%) due to their native tropical climates. This can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or mistin...