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This is only a very basic guide and further reading is encouraged

Whites Tree Frog
Litoria caerulea



Origins Whites tree frogs originate from Australia and Indonesia.
Longevity They can live 15 to 20 years in captivity but tend to live shorter lives in the wild due to predators.

Description
Whites tree frogs average betwen 4 and 5 inches from snout to vent, with females usually being larger than males. They have a tendancy to look " flabby", with folds of skin. Colours may vary from a pretty blue- green to brown. There is speculation on whether the climate affects the colouration and it has been suggested that high humidity and low temperatures lead to browner colours whilst low humidity and high temperatures may lead to greener colours.

Temperment and habits
Whites are quite sluggish at times, often due to over feeding. They are calm frogs and can often be heard calling at night as they are nocturnal.

Captive husbandry

An arboreal glass, enclosure is suggested as in the wild they are often found in trees. Use a substrate which will help maintain humidity such as coco fibre or peat, plus an area of damp moss, which should be rinsed in dechlorinated water daily. Provide a dish of dechlorinated water for it to drink from and soak in, make sure the water is not higher than its neck and change this water daily. Provide lots of sturdy plants ( live or plastic) and branches for it to jump on and climb around.
Make sure your enclosure is secure as whites tree frogs have the abiliy to escape if lids are not secured on fish tank type enclosures.
Aim for a minimum sized enclosure of 24" long , by 18" deep and 24" high, to allow for jumping, larger is better.
Aim for temperatures in the mid 80sF through the day, with a 5F drop at night and spray anywhere from 1-3 times daily to maintain humidity levels. If you use a hearting source within the enclosure then please use a guard. Use thermostat to control the temperatures. Many keepers also provide Uv lighting as they feel in the wild they do recieve some Uv.

Feeding

Threy will feed on a variety of small invertebrates including crickets, waxworms, mealworms, small locusts, moths etc. Gutload your livefood with calcium rich vegetables prior to feeding to increase your frogs nutritional intake. Also dust live foods 2-3 times weekly with a high quality calcium and multivitamin supplement.
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looking into a few of these that infos great been reading lots
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