Green Tree Frog

Common Name: Green Tree Frog Latin Name: Hylidae cinerea

Native to: Southeastern United States Size Range: 1.5 to 2 inches Lifespan: 2-5 years

General Appearance: Small bright green frog with a white stripe along each side. May
have golden spots on head and body.

Housing Requirements:

Enclosure: Minimum 10-gallon tank (taller rather than longer). Glass aquariums
work the best. Foliage is a must. Sticks, branches and driftwood provide
climbing room. Arrange branches where foliage provides hiding places.

Temperature: 720 to 750F is desirable.

Heat/Light: These frogs are nocturnal so no special lighting is needed, except for
viewing purposes. If desired, you may use an undertank heating pad with a
rock situated over the heat source. Or a 15-watt nocturnal heat lamp may
be used.

Substrates: Potting soil, astro-turf or reptile carpeting may be used. Avoid
Reptibark due to danger of ingestion.
Environment: Semi-tropical. Mist daily with dechlorinated water. A small water
dish should also be constantly available

Diet: These frogs are insectivores and will eat anything they can fit in their mouths. Dust
crickets with calcium & vitamins 3 times a week. Feed frogs daily.
Maintenance: Remove everything from tank weekly and clean thoroughly with hot
water (no soap). Tank should be thoroughly scrubbed.

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