CAPTIVE CARE INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Agalychnis Callidryas
Common Name: Red Eye Tree Frog
Distribution: Nicaragua
Size: 2” – 3”
Trade Availability: Common
HABITAT:
Tree dweller often found 25’ or higher in the canopy.
CAPTIVE HABITAT:
A 20 gallon high is suitable for 3 – 4 adults.
The bottom of the terrarium should be covered with Peat Sphagnum 2-3” w/1” Pea gravel under for drainage
Live plants – Pothos, Philodendron.
Branches to climb on.
Shallow dish of water (distilled water is recommended)
TEMPERATURE:
Daytime: no more than 82 degrees F
Nighttime: 68 – 70 degrees F
HUMIDITY:
Suggestion for the cover/lid is screen top covering 80% with Saran Wrap, glass or
plexiglass.
LIGHTING:
2% UVB is required for froglets 2 months & older, no more than 3% UVB.
**UV rays help eliminate excess bacteria growth (not saying bacteria will not grow in the tank, but it will help lower it)
UVB is essential for frog’s growth.
FOOD:
As juveniles – ¼” crickets
As adults – ½” – 5/8” crickets
**adults may be offered small roaches (if you want), they should equal the same size as the cricket.
Dust all food with Rep-Cal Herptivite & Rep-Cal Calcium w/Vitamin 3
***3 parts Herptivite to 1 part Calcium***
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