Chinese gliding frog (Zhangixalus dennysi)

Short answers

Chinese gliding frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×45×80 cm (height).

Chinese gliding frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–27 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 17–21 °C.

Chinese gliding frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Chinese gliding frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Chinese gliding frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–27 °C

Night temperature

17–21 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

70–85 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×80 cm (height)

Substrate

Coco humus, plenty of climbing structure, large leaves, a water section

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, roaches, wax moths

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

7–10 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Southern China, northern Vietnam

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A cooler spell of 6–8 weeks

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 large, brilliant green foam-nest frog. Nocturnal; it needs height rather than floor area and a distinct night drop.

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What you need to start

To keep Chinese gliding frog (Zhangixalus dennysi) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×80 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, plenty of climbing structure, large leaves, a water section), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.