{"product_id":"red-spotted-milk-frog","title":"Red Spotted Milk Frog","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRed-Spotted Milk Frog Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrachycephalus resinifictrix\u003c\/em\u003e — also commonly called the Amazon Milk Frog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adults: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lifespan: \u003cstrong\u003e10–15+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Arboreal species — use a \u003cstrong\u003etall, well-ventilated vivarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Minimum adult enclosure: \u003cstrong\u003e45 × 45 × 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for a small group\u003cbr\u003e• Provide branches, cork, vines and plenty of foliage for climbing\u003cbr\u003e• Keep secure — these frogs are excellent climbers\u003cbr\u003e• A bioactive setup works particularly well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPERATURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Day: \u003cstrong\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Night: \u003cstrong\u003e20–23°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a gentle temperature gradient\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Low-level \u003cstrong\u003eUVB 2–5%\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended\u003cbr\u003e• 10–12 hours of light per day\u003cbr\u003e• Provide shaded areas so the frog can move away from the light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aim for \u003cstrong\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Allow some drying between misting rather than keeping everything constantly wet\u003cbr\u003e• Good ventilation is essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Feed appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003elive insects\u003c\/strong\u003e such as crickets, locusts and roaches\u003cbr\u003e• Dust insects with \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly and use a reptile multivitamin periodically\u003cbr\u003e• Juveniles should be fed more frequently than adults\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a \u003cstrong\u003eshallow dish of clean, dechlorinated water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Mist regularly to provide drinking droplets\u003cbr\u003e• Change water daily and whenever soiled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEDDING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Frogs shed their skin regularly and usually eat it\u003cbr\u003e• Correct humidity and hydration help ensure successful shedding\u003cbr\u003e• No assistance is normally required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMinimise handling\u003c\/strong\u003e — these are display animals\u003cbr\u003e• Their sensitive skin absorbs substances easily\u003cbr\u003e• If necessary, use clean, wet, powder-free gloves\u003cbr\u003e• Never handle with creams, soap or chemicals on your hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEALTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Watch for weight loss, lethargy, abnormal skin, difficulty climbing or breathing problems\u003cbr\u003e• Poor hygiene and excessive humidity without ventilation can encourage bacterial\/fungal problems\u003cbr\u003e• Provide correct calcium\/UVB to help prevent metabolic bone disease\u003cbr\u003e• Seek an exotic vet if illness is suspected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Remove faeces and uneaten food regularly\u003cbr\u003e• Clean the water dish daily\u003cbr\u003e• Wipe heavily soiled surfaces as required\u003cbr\u003e• In bioactive setups, allow the clean-up crew to handle routine waste while still performing regular maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Tall secure vivarium\u003cbr\u003e✓ Branches, cork, vines \u0026amp; 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