Tomato Frog Care Sheet
Amphibian
3 - 5 inches long
6 - 8 years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
Tomato Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and small roaches. An adult frog can occasionally eat small rodents such as pinky mice.
Tomato Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Tomato Frogs are found throughout the forests and fields of
Enclosure Size
Tomato Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank as babies. An adult will require a tank measuring 30" Long x 12" Deep x 12" High, also known as a 20
Long tank.
Substrate
Due to humidity requirements an absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss, coconut fiber, reptile bark or sphagnum moss are suitable.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Tomato Frogs need an ambient temperature of 70º to 80º F.
Lighting
Lighting is not required for Tomato 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
Tomato Frog humidity should remain high (50-75%) 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 Tomato Frogs eat?
Tomato Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and small roaches. An adult frog can occasionally eat small rodents such as pinky mice. Tomato 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 Tomato Frog need?
Tomato Frogs are found throughout the forests and fields of Madagascar. Tomato Frogs of similar size can be housed together with caution. Tomato Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank as babies. An adult will require a tank measuring 30" Long x 12" Deep x 12" High, also known as a 20 Long tank.
What temperature and lighting does a Tomato Frog need?
Tomato Frogs need an ambient temperature of 70º to 80º F. Lighting is not required for Tomato 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: Tomato Frog humidity should remain high (50-75%) due to their native tropical climates. This c...