White’s Tree Frog

Lifespan:

Up to 15–20 years in captivity with proper care.

Sexing:

Males are smaller with vocal sacs and may have dark nuptial pads (on thumbs); females are larger and rounder.

Enclosure:

• Minimum Size: 18” x 18” x 24” for 1–2 frogs Vertical space is important—include branches, cork bark, and foliage

Substrate:

• Moisture-retaining options such as coconut fiber, sphagnum moss, or bioactive setups

• Spot clean daily, deep clean monthly

• Avoid loose substrate ingestion by offering food in a dish or on tongs

Lighting & Temperature:

• Day Temp: 75–85°F

• Night Temp: 65–75°F

• Basking Spot: Optional, up to 88°F

• UVB Lighting: Optional but recommended (low output like 5.0 UVB)

Humidity:

Maintain 50–70% humidity

Mist once or twice daily

Provide good airflow to prevent respiratory issues

Food:

Insectivores—crickets, roaches, black soldier fly larvae, silkworms, occasional hornworms

Juveniles: daily

Adults: 2–3 times per week

Gut-load insects and use supplements

Water:

Shallow water dish with dechlorinated or spring water

Change daily—frogs soak and absorb water through their skin

Do not use tap water without a conditioner

Supplementation:

• Calcium without D3: 2–3x/week
  Calcium with D3: 1x/week

• Multivitamin: 1x every 1–2 weeks

These frogs are nicknamed “Dumpy” frogs because of a fatty ridge above their eyes that gives them a pudgy, sleepy appearance—and they’re known to smile when relaxed!