White's Tree Frog Care Sheet
Amphibian
3 - 5 inches long
10 - 20 years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
White's Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, earth worms, roaches, and occasionally small rodents such as pinkie mice.
White's Tree Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
White's Tree Frogs are found throughout Northeast Australia, New
Guinea, Indonesia. White's 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
Baby White's Tree Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon enclosure. White's 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
Due to humidity requirements an absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss, coconut fiber, reptile bark or sphagnum moss are suitable.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
White's Tree Frogs need an ambient temperature of 75º to 85º F.
Lighting
Lighting is not required for White's 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
White's Tree Frog 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 White's Tree Frogs eat?
White's Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, earth worms, roaches, and occasionally small rodents such as pinkie mice. White's 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 White's Tree Frog need?
White's Tree Frogs are found throughout Northeast Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia. White's 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. Baby White's Tree Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon enclosure. White's 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 White's Tree Frog need?
White's Tree Frogs need an ambient temperature of 75º to 85º F. Lighting is not required for White's 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: White's Tree Frog should remain high (60-90%) due to their native tropical climate...