How long do Red-eyed Tree Frogs live?
Red-eyed tree frogs live 5-10 years in captivity and reach 2-3 inches (5-8 cm), weighing 10-30 grams.
What do Red-eyed Tree Frogs eat?
They are insectivores: crickets, flies, moths, and small roaches, 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 head. No vegetation or wild-caught insects (pesticide risk).
Red-eyed Tree Frog enclosure setup
A tall planted terrarium (20-30 gallons, 18x18x24 inches / 45x45x60 cm) with broad leaves for resting, branches, 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 must be 70-90% with regular misting and good ventilation to avoid mold. A low UVB (5% T5 or LED) is beneficial. Secure lid required.
Common mistakes with Red-eyed Tree Frogs
Key errors: humidity below 70% (dehydration, stuck sheds), handling (fragile, sensitive skin), poor ventilation with high humidity (mold and bacterial infection), and too much UVB/light (stress).
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Humidity under 70% — dehydration and bad sheds.
- Handling — fragile, sensitive skin.
- High humidity without ventilation — mold and infection.
- Too much light/UVB — stress.