How long do White's Tree Frogs live?
White's tree frogs live 15-20 years and reach 3-5 inches (8-13 cm), weighing 50-100 grams as plump adults.
What do White's Tree Frogs eat?
They are insectivores: crickets, roaches, moths, and the occasional worm, dusted with calcium most feedings and a D3 multivitamin weekly. Feed adults every 2-3 days and juveniles daily; prey should be no wider than the frog's mouth. They are prone to obesity — do not overfeed. No vegetation or wild-caught insects.
White's Tree Frog enclosure setup
A 20-30 gallon vertical terrarium with branches, plants, and a shallow water dish suits 1-3 frogs. Keep 75-85°F (24-29°C) with a low-wattage heat source if the room is cool; nights drop to 68-72°F (20-22°C). Humidity 50-70% with daily misting using dechlorinated water. UVB is low/optional (5% T5 or LED). A secure lid is essential.
Common mistakes with White's Tree Frogs
Common errors: overfeeding (obesity), handling (skin absorbs salts/soaps and they have delicate skin), tap water without dechlorinator (skin damage), and too-small water dish or no cover (dehydration).
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Overfeeding — obesity is the classic White's problem.
- Handling — amphibian skin absorbs hand residues.
- Untreated tap water — chlorine harms skin.
- No dechlorinated water dish — dehydration.