Temperature, Humidity and Light

The White's Tree Frog prefers a minimum nighttime temperature of around 75°F and a daytime range of 80 to 87°F. A temperature gradient in the cage can be maintained through the use of an incandescent spotlight as a heat source at one end of the cage. It is extremely important to keep the humidity high, or the basking light could quickly dry out the frog's skin. If an additional heat source is needed, use a tank heating pad under the bottom of the cage. The tank should also be fitted with a full spectrum fluorescent light that is used on a 12-hour light, 12-hour dark cycle.

Diet

The diet of the White's Tree Frog should consist of mostly mealworms, crickets, and waxworms. Be sure to "gut-load" the crickets and mealworms with a good diet containing multivitamins. They should be dusted with a calcium supplement every fourth or fifth meal. These frogs have a tendency to become obese, so do NOT overfeed. Young frogs less than 1.5 inches can be fed daily, but as the adults become over 3 inches, feedings should be reduced to every 2-3 days. Since they are nocturnal, it is best to feed them at night.

Temperament and Handling

White's Tree Frogs are not very active, and can become quite tame if handled regularly. Always wash your hands before and after handling a frog, and remember — frogs jump!