![]() If few or no crickets remain in the enclosure within 30 minutes of feeding, include a few more crickets at the next feeding. Once a month the crickets may be replaced with small earthworms or one pinky mouse. Sub adult frogs up to eight centimeters (three inches) may be fed one to two, three to four week old crickets, two to three times each week.If few or no crickets remain in the enclosure within 30 minutes of feeding, add a few more crickets at the next feeding. Froglets up to four centimeters (one and a half inches) may be fed one to four pinhead crickets, daily.Guidelines for freshwater cichlids (a type of tropical fish) are acceptable. Slightly alkaline, moderately hard water is recommended.Clean water bowls daily or provide filtration.Place small rocks or other ramps in the water to prevent drowning of the frogs or prey items.The depth should be less than the height of the tree frog resting with its legs folded. Use chlorine- and chloramines-free water such as bottled spring water, charcoal-filtered tap water or tap water that has been aerated for at least 48 hours.Ultraviolet-B emitting bulbs should be used such as Reptisun 5-0 bulb.A pure red incandescent bulb or a thermostatically controlled, under the tank heating pad may be used to heat the enclosure at night. A 12 hour day and 12 hour night cycle should be provided.Nighttime temperature should not fall below 18✬ (65✯). The enclosure temperature in the daytime should range from 24-29☌ (76-85✯) with basking area that does not exceed 32✬ (90✯).A tight-fitting screen top with a locking mechanism is necessary to provide adequate ventilation and prevent escapes.Chlorine and chloramine-free water should be used in the water bowl and for misting the frogs each evening.Substrates may include brown paper towels, butcher paper, or “carpet” type artificial grass with sealed edges.Although not necessary, plants with stout branches and leaves may be provided (snake plants, Sansevieria spp., or philodendron, Monstera spp.) Avoid use of silk plants.If diagonally inclined perches are utilized, they should be placed at only slight angles to decrease difficulty of climbing for the larger, heavier frogs. Perches should be as wide as the frog’s body and placed primarily in a horizontal position.Larger enclosures are needed for additional frogs, not to exceed five adults frog in 100cm x 50cm x 50cm(40 in x 19 in x 19 in) enclosure. A tall or high (15-20gal) aquarium is recommended for housing one adult frog.
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