What you'll need before you get a White's Tree Frog:




1.
An aquarium. Preferably a 20 gallon or more. I suggest an arboreal vivarium, they are taller with less floor space. Your tree frog would rather have height than width.....hence the name TREE frog. = ) It must have a secure lid. Some TF's think it may be more exciting outside their enclosure, and soon realize it's more of a dangerous and possibly deadly adventure. They will escape if they have the chance.


2. Substrate. I prefer to use organic soil without perlite. I have live plants and the soil is good for their growth. But you may use Bed-a-Beast , or a type of substrate that does not contain pebbles or sand. Sand can irritate the skin, and any pebble sized substrate can be accidentally swallowed and cause a blockage and then death.


3. Water bowl. Pick one that will be deep enough for your frog to sprawl out, yet not too deep. It should not contain enough water to cover his head. Just enough to reach his back.


4. Accessories. Cork bark is a good choice for a more naturalistic look. You can place it in the back of the vivarium. Your frog will use it to hide and also hop up onto it for a good view of food. Plants are a good way to keep the cage realistic. I like Pothos. They grow very easily, and look nice. My frogs love to hang out on the leaves. A "rock cliff" that attaches to the glass of your vivarium is a good idea. I have recently added one to my vivarium.....my White's are on it every night.


5. Spray bottle. I will usually mist my vivarium once a day or once every two days. In case the frog does not get enough water from his bowl, he can get it from the air. It's also good for the plants.


6. Supplemental vitamins. I suggest that you get a bottle of "cricket dust". It is shaken onto the insects before feeding. With a non-wild diet the frogs usually don't get a variety of foods that have the vitamins they need. With the dust, you can be sure that your herp gets the extra vitamins. I would also get some "gut load" to feed your insects the night before feeding them to your frog. This gives an extra boost to your feeder insects.


7. Vivarium cleaner. It is always important to keep your frog's home clean. Many illnesses and deaths are due to poor husbandry. Get a terrarium cleaner that is a non-toxic, safe cleaner designed for herps. Be sure to read labels and make sure it's OK for frogs! Some people use bleach for cleaning. You MUST dilute! You'll want a 2% bleach solution....and rinse very, very, well. Sometimes you can boil some of the accessories (cork bark) to kill any pathogens.


8. Frog. After you set up your tank and feel you are knowledgeable about the care of a White's get out there and get one!

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