Introducing a New White's Tree Frog Into Your Vivarium:

If your plan to get another frog I suggest you follow theses steps before adding a second to your vivarium.

• When you bring your new frog home do not put him in your existing tank yet.
• Acquire a second, smaller, temporary tank for your new herp.
• Put reptile carpet, or white paper towels down for substrate. Use something that will allow you to see his stools. If it is bloody or runny, he may have internal parasites.
• Give him a water dish, and a piece of cork bark to hide.
• Keep this tank, and water clean as you would the larger one.
• Keep in a dark and quiet place where your frog is not being stared at all day.
• Feed him as you normally would.
• Observe behavior for any illnesses and treat if needed.
• Make sure your main tank is large enough for two White's. You'll need at least a 25 gallon for 2 white's. But this is the bare minimum, a larger one is more desireable. If you want to add a third, you must get a larger tank. Do not overpopulate your vivarium. (If you don't have to, don't add another to your enclosure because tree frogs are not sociable animals, they would prefer to be housed alone. Another frog would mean competition for food and territory.)
• After about a month or two if he is healthy you can then introduce him to your larger tank.

IMPORTANT:
Do not mix species! Each type of herp needs specific requirements. And not all will get along and you may end up with dead occupants.
Keep in mind that if one is sick it will surely transmit it to your other frog. It's easier and cheaper to treat just one frog than to have to treat them all so if you notice one of your frogs becoming ill, separate it immediately.
Good Luck!

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