Asian painted frog (Kaloula pulchra)

Short answers

Asian painted frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×40×40 cm.

Asian painted frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C, basking spot No basking spot needed, at night 20–23 °C.

Asian painted frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not essential.

Asian painted frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Asian painted frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot needed

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Not essential

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×40×40 cm

Substrate

Coco humus they can dig in, with leaf litter and a shallow water dish

Feeding

Food

Insects

Feeding interval

adults 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

5–8 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

South-East Asia

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A dry spell is possible

Cohabitation

A group is possible. Only put together animals of the same species and roughly the same size — smaller ones will otherwise be treated as food. Offer enough hiding places so that every animal can retreat, and feed them separately when they differ in size.

Notes

A round, stocky burrowing frog. It puffs itself up when threatened. Undemanding, but the ground must be diggable.

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What you need to start

To keep Asian painted frog (Kaloula pulchra) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×40×40 cm), substrate (Coco humus they can dig in, with leaf litter and a shallow water dish), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.