About Us Contact Us. Home information Care Sheets Waxy Monkey Frog Waxy Monkey Frog A Walking Frog Known for its human-like hands, the waxy tree frog has unusually long dexterous limbs with opposable thumbs that give it the ability to grab branches.
Habitat Waxy monkey treefrogs are indigenous to the tropical and sub-tropical rainforests, wetlands, and swamps of South America. Housing Housing for treefrogs must be sealed and escape-proof with a secure hood. Handling Treefrogs should only be handled when necessary as they are delicate amphibians.
Also be sure to wash your hands after handling any animals. This friendly, gray-eyed frog gets its name from a specific technique it uses to resist periods of drought: it covers its body with a waxy substance, which greatly reduces moisture loss through the skin. This secretion is then diffused on the skin by the animal itself, using its paws. Like most members of the same family, this species is nocturnal.
Be aware of this peculiarity before buying it. Besides, they are calm-looking animals and relatively slow compared to other frogs.
Prices vary greatly, depending on breeders or specialized pet stores. And above all, do not make the mistake of buying your frog online because it will be impossible for you to know the sanitary conditions of your little companion. Also, be aware that the import conditions of these exotic animals are often atrocious, so do your research beforehand and only go to trusted sellers.
Waxy monkey tree frogs are friendly, calm, and slow-moving amphibians. They are nocturnal and will be more than happy to spend the whole day perched on their branch. At night, they finally get busy eating, stretching their limbs, and climbing into their enclosure. Always move them carefully if you have to clean their tank. They quickly become stressed and therefore are not suitable pets for children either. These fascinating frogs are always lime green, with a white lateral line.
This species also has white spots on the belly. Their muzzle is short, almost squashed, and their size can reach up to 4 inches. The fingers are long and have suction cups, which allows them to climb in the branches, like perfect little tree monkeys. A post shared by Jen Periat jenperiat. Waxy monkey tree frogs are fairly good-sized arboreal animals; the terrarium should have a minimum volume of 25 gallons per couple 20 gallons per additional animal and be taller ideally inches high than long.
It is perfectly possible to have a group of these tree frogs cohabits, provided they have the necessary space. The terrarium should include plants that will provide hiding places for the animals. You can use a variety of tropical plants, as long as they are strong enough to support the weight of the frogs. From this point of view, a large terrarium is essential, not only for animals but also to place plants of larger sizes, therefore more resistant.
You can also add dead branches to the top of the terrarium to enrich the environment of these climbing frogs. An aquatic part is necessary to collect the tadpoles during the breeding season. Dechlorinated tap water that has been aged by exposure to air for at least 24 hours, or chemically aged through dechlorinating additives such as Zilla Aquatic Reptile Water Conditioner should be safe.
Spring water is another acceptable option. The water dish should be kept inches deep only, and changed every day since monkey frogs will regularly defecate in it at night, then climb back up into the branches.
Waxys like it hotter than most frogs. Still, they will need a temperature gradient to thermoregulate and control their body temperature. This essentially means you need to provide a hot and a cool side to your enclosure. All the heat elements should be on one side only. This way your frog can move back and forth between the different temperature zones depending on its needs.
In a vertical enclosure, the kind preferred by this species, the hot zone will be on the top, and the cooler zone at the bottom. A basking area of degrees during daylight hours should be provided. The rest of the enclosure can be in the range. At night, temps can drop to as low as 75 degrees. A good digital thermometer with a temperature probe is crucial for managing the heating regime.
Better still, acquire a digital laser thermometer. Be sure to take readings from more than one spot in the habitat, so as not to overlook hot spots it is more important to identify these than cool spots. Readings should therefore be taken at bottom of the habitat, in the center, at the top and in any areas your waxy seems to hang out in quite frequently. Keepers need to remember that the ambient temperature of the room can affect that of the enclosure, so frequent readings are strongly recommended.
If your home ambient temperature routinely drops below 70 degrees F at night, and many homes do, you will need to add a low wattage heat mat under the enclosure, also on a timer so that it is only on during the nighttime hours. Provide a photoperiod of 10 to 12 hours per day. An automatic timer can be helpful in ensuring that the lights go on and off at the same time every day.
And although many amphibians do not require UVB, this species definitely does. Position this over the screened top of the enclosure above an area, such as a ledge or crook in the branches, where the frogs sleep during the day. Waxys need UVB lighting to help in the absorption of calcium and the synthesis of vitamin D3.
However, in the wild, the UVB lighting is filtered by the tree canopy. That is why placing it on top of a screen, rather than inside the enclosure, and using low wattage will make your frog the happiest.
Remember to keep an extra bulb on hand at all times. Because these frogs live high in the trees, they are exposed to wind and much drier conditions than you would expect for an amphibian. Misting the enclosure at least once daily will usually provide enough moisture in addition to the water dish, but a nice humidity gauge can help you in this area.
Hand misters are usually sufficient but if your lifestyle makes daily hand misting problematic, an automatic mister like the Exo Terra Monsoon is a nice option. Providing a varied diet of live insects is important to the long-term health of captive Waxys. Crickets , roaches , silkworms and waxworms can be offered to adult frogs at least once every three days, or more frequently if needed, in quantities of around two to eight food items per frog.
Juvenile frogs must be fed every night, and they can be offered fruit flies, termites, and springtails. As adults, most breeders concur that crickets will be their mainstay. Make sure to supplement your frog's insects times a week with a calcium and vitamin supplements such as the Critter Depot's gut-load dry mix. It also has a bright green color on the top of its body. However, the bottom of the frog is sporting hues of brown and tan. In terms of physical features, these two frogs are nearly identical.
Both have agile arms and prehensile hands for climbing. Expert Tip: The color of the eyes can vary a bit. However, the bicolor waxy typically has brown eyes to match the belly.
The typical waxy monkey tree frog lifespan is up to eight years in captivity. That said, most experts agree that the level of care you provide does come into play.
These tree frogs are pretty small. The average waxy monkey tree frog size is around two to three inches in length when fully grown. The bicolor waxy monkey tree frog gets a bit bigger.
Adults can measure three and a half to five inches long. Expert Tip: For both varieties, females are larger than males. On average, they grow to be about 25 percent bigger!
For the most part, waxy monkey tree frog care is fairly simple. This species of frog is undemanding and easy-going. They also have several biological processes that make it easier to adapt to a wide range of captive environments.
All that said, there are some basic guidelines to follow. A properly sized enclosure is a must when it comes to waxy monkey tree frog care. However, they do like to climb. A vertically oriented tank with 20 gallons of volume is a good starting point for single adults. Aim for a habitat that measures at least 18 inches wide by 18 inches long and 24 inches tall.
If you want to keep a small group of frogs together, add about 15 gallons of volume for each additional specimen. Expert Tip: Glass enclosures with adjustable ventilation slots will work just fine. You can also use a screened habitat if you live in a somewhat humid area. These frogs live in treetops near temporary lagoons.
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