How long do Amazon Milk Frogs live?
Amazon milk frogs live 8-12 years in captivity and reach 2.5-4 inches (6-10 cm), with females slightly larger; adults weigh 40-80 grams.
What do Amazon Milk Frogs eat?
They are insectivores: crickets, roaches, moths, and worms, gut-loaded and dusted with calcium most feedings and a D3 multivitamin weekly. Feed adults every 2-3 days and juveniles daily; prey no wider than the mouth. No vegetation or wild-caught insects.
Amazon Milk Frog enclosure setup
A tall terrarium (20-30 gallons, 18x18x24 inches / 45x45x60 cm) with branches, plants, and a shallow water dish suits a small group. Keep 75-82°F (24-28°C); nights drop to 68-72°F (20-22°C). Humidity 70-90% with daily misting and good ventilation. A low UVB (5% T5 or LED) is beneficial. Secure lid required.
Common mistakes with Amazon Milk Frogs
Common errors: humidity too low (dehydration, sheds), handling (skin secretions and sensitivity), poor ventilation with moisture (mold), and too much light/UVB (stress).
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Humidity below 70% — dehydration and bad sheds.
- Handling — sensitive skin and milky secretions.
- Humidity without ventilation — mold growth.
- Too much UVB/light — stress.