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Monkey Tree
Frog Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Monkey Tree Frog is similar in
appearance to the Waxy Tree Frog although it is
much smaller. The get their name due to the fact
that they do not hop, instead the climb using their
hands and feet just like monkeys. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Phyllomedusinae.spp |
| Lifespan: |
8 to 10 years |
| Average Size: |
2 to 5 inches |
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Feeding |
These frogs are fairly small meaning you will not
want to feed them large insects. Give them a variety
of feeder insects including a good percentage of crickets.
All insects that are fed to them should be dusted with
calcium first.
Monkey Tree Frogs will need a source of fresh drinking
water available to them at all times. |
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Habitat |
| Humidity: |
A relatively low level of humidity should be used
for these frogs. |
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| Physical Design: |
Provide a variety of larger branches and logs
for your Monkey Tree Frog to climb on. |
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| Substrate: |
Mulch is usually the best selection as a substrate
for these frogs. Avoid small pebbles |
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| Temperature: |
Temperature near the basking light of your Monkey
Tree Frogs habitat should remain between 90 and
95 degrees F. This will allow the bottom of the
enclosure to remain cooler. That way the frog can
feel out the temperature gradient and find a place
that is comfortable for it. |
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