White’s Tree Frog
Care Sheet
White’s tree frogs are large chunky frogs growing to around 5 inches as adults. White’s tree frogs can come in different colour combinations of brown, green and blue and some such as snowflakes have white spots on their skin.
As with many male frogs, the white’s tree frog adult male is able to emit a loud croaking sound which would be used for mating purposes.
White’s tree frogs are known to be one of the tamer species and some adapt to handling quite well. We advise wearing gloves whilst handling to avoid placing chemicals on their sensitive skin.
HANDLING YOUR FROG:
Frogs have very sensitive skin which produces oils to keep the frog safe. It is recommended to wear powder free latex gloves when handling your frog and be careful of your frog jumping away from your hands.
White’s tree frogs are more tolerable of handling and some enjoy it. We still recommend handling carefully and not restraining your frog if it wants to go back into the tank.
When picking up your frog, always ensure you are in an enclosed area to prevent escape. Whilst cleaning we recommend you move your frog carefully into a plastic tub whilst you clean the tank.
SEXING YOUR FROG
Frogs are notoriously hard to sex and it can be difficult to see the differences until adulthood.
Female white’s tree frogs are larger than males as adults with females growing around 5inches and males 4-4.5 inches.
Males will have a brown pad at the bottom each hand. Handle your frog carefully in order to sex and always wear gloves.
HEALTH CHECK
Eyes– Eyes should be clear and both open wide. Occasionally frogs develop eye infections which can be caused by the toxins in the substrate from it not being cleaned enough or from too much humidity in the enclosure. You can use honey diluted in non-chlorinated water on a cotton pad to bathe the eye. To prevent change substrate more regularly and ensure that humidity levels are correct.
Legs– Legs should be strong and your frog should be able to jump around. Frogs can suffer from MBD (metabolic bone disease) when they do not have enough calcium in their diet. MDB can be seen in frogs by the feet and legs looking disfigured or weak, along with the mouth gaping or hanging at the side. MDB is irreversible but adding calcium to the food twice a week will prevent further development.
Skin– Skin should look shiny and moist. If the frog does not have access to water or the enclosure is too dry you may notice a dry cocoon like shed which shows signs of the frog shutting down. Ensure the humidity in the enclosure is kept consistent and offer fresh dechlorinated water daily. Buy bottled water or leave tap water uncovered for 24-48 hours.
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