How long do Tomato Frogs live?
Tomato frogs live 6-10 years (some to 15) and reach 2.5-4 inches (6-10 cm), females larger and rounder; adults weigh 50-150 grams.
What do Tomato Frogs eat?
They are insectivores: crickets, roaches, worms, and the occasional pinky for large adults. Feed adults every 2-3 days and juveniles daily; dust prey with calcium most feedings and a D3 multivitamin weekly. They are ambush feeders that swallow prey whole — no vegetation. Avoid wild-caught insects.
Tomato Frog enclosure setup
A 10-20 gallon terrestrial terrarium with a moisture-retentive substrate (coconut fiber/soil) and a shallow, easily-exited water dish suits a single or pair. Keep 75-82°F (24-28°C) with a low heat source if needed; nights drop to 70°F (21°C). Humidity 70-80% with daily misting. UVB is low/optional (a 5% T5 or LED). Provide hiding spots and a secure lid.
Common mistakes with Tomato Frogs
Common errors: a deep water dish (drowning risk for a poor swimmer), letting humidity crash (dry, cracked skin), handling that triggers irritant secretions, and no calcium (metabolic bone disease).
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Deep water — tomato frogs are poor swimmers and can drown.
- Low humidity — dry, damaged skin.
- Handling — they secrete skin-irritating mucus.
- No calcium — metabolic bone disease.