Waxy Monkey Frog Care Sheet
Amphibian
3 - 5 inches long
7 - 10 years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, earth worms, roaches, and occasionally small rodents such as pinkie mice.
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs are found throughout the Amazon
Rainforest and surrounding areas. Make sure that the enclosure has multiple hiding spots to reduce stress on the frog.
Enclosure Size
Baby Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon enclosure.
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs are extremely active frogs at night and require substantial amounts of space for adults. An adult tree frog requires at least a 20-gallon enclosure.
Substrate
An absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss, coconut fiber, reptile bark or sphagnum moss are suitable.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs require a basking spot of 90º to 95º 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
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs humidity should remain at 40-60% due to their native climates. This can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or misting system.
Watering
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs thrive in dryer environments. Misting their enclosure 2 - 3 times a week is sufficient. The frog will develop a waxy coating under the skin to store moisture. Always use de-chlorinated or bottled spring water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Waxy Monkey Frogs eat?
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, earth worms, roaches, and occasionally small rodents such as pinkie mice. Giant Waxy Monkey 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 Waxy Monkey Frog need?
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs are found throughout the Amazon Rainforest and surrounding areas. Make sure that the enclosure has multiple hiding spots to reduce stress on the frog. Baby Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon enclosure. Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs are extremely active frogs at night and require substantial amounts of space for adults. An adult tree frog requires at least a 20-gallon enclosure.
What temperature and lighting does a Waxy Monkey Frog need?
Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs require a basking spot of 90º to 95º 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: Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs humidity should remain at 40-60% due to their native climates. This can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or misting...