{"product_id":"whites-treefrog","title":"Whites Treefrog","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fun, chunky treefrog with a big appetite. Adults can reach 4 inches long and are also known as “dumpy treefrogs”. Best kept on moss or coco fiber with branches and plants. Whites are a hardy species and make an idea starter frog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhite’s Tree Frog Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLitoria caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dumpy Tree Frog \/ Australian Green Tree Frog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15+ years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner–Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nocturnal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insectivore \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually reach \u003cstrong\u003e7–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are generally larger than males.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall, secure vivarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with plenty of vertical space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 1–2 adults, aim for at least \u003cstrong\u003e45 × 45 × 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger being preferable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide sturdy branches, cork, vines and broad-leaved plants at different heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude a large, shallow water bowl that allows the frog to soak comfortably. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–29°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasking area:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 26–30°C; never allow it to become excessively hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 18–22°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use a thermostat with any heat source. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a \u003cstrong\u003elow-level UVB\u003c\/strong\u003e source, around 5–6%, on a 10–12 hour day\/night cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of shaded areas so the frog can avoid the light when required. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAim for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–70%\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing some variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist regularly with \u003cstrong\u003edechlorinated water\u003c\/strong\u003e, but don't keep the enclosure permanently saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is essential. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003elive insects\u003c\/strong\u003e such as crickets, locusts and calciworms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults can generally be fed every \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust feeders with calcium and provide a suitable multivitamin regularly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh, clean \u003cstrong\u003edechlorinated water\u003c\/strong\u003e at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange the water daily or whenever contaminated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the water bowl regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite’s Tree Frogs shed regularly and will often \u003cstrong\u003eeat their own shed skin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood hydration and appropriate humidity help ensure healthy shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep handling to a minimum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir skin is delicate and can absorb substances from our hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf handling is necessary, use \u003cstrong\u003eclean, powder-free disposable gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e moistened with dechlorinated water. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLethargy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbnormal skin colour or sores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwollen or sunken eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbnormal breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek an \u003cstrong\u003eexotic-vet\u003c\/strong\u003e assessment if you notice persistent changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faeces, shed skin and uneaten insects \u003cstrong\u003edaily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and refresh the water bowl daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean substrate as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a more thorough enclosure clean regularly while preserving the beneficial organisms in established bioactive setups. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Bring Your Animal Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave the vivarium fully set up and \u003cstrong\u003etemperature\/humidity tested beforehand\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall thermostat, lighting and UVB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd sturdy climbing branches and suitable 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