File-eared tree frog (Polypedates otilophus)

Short answers

File-eared tree frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×45×80 cm (height).

File-eared tree frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–29 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–23 °C.

File-eared tree frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

File-eared tree frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

File-eared tree frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–29 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

75–85 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×80 cm (height)

Substrate

Coco humus, climbing branches, large leaves, a water section

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, roaches

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

7–10 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Borneo, Sumatra

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

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 striking bony crest behind the eye and yellow-and-black striped flanks. More robust than the flying frogs and easy to house together.

Do you keep this species?

Add your animal to Reptoria – Reptoria reminds you about feeding and shedding. Add your animal for free →

Look for File-eared tree frog (Polypedates otilophus) in the marketplace →

Related species

• Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax) – Beginner
• Chinese gliding frog (Zhangixalus dennysi) – Intermediate
• Reinwardt's flying frog (Rhacophorus reinwardtii) – Intermediate to expert
• Starry tree frog (Theloderma stellatum) – Intermediate
• Red-disked small treefrog (Theloderma rhododiscus) – Intermediate
• Vietnamese mossy frog (Theloderma corticale) – Intermediate
• Wallace's flying frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus) – Expert
• Hill garden bug-eyed frog (Theloderma asperum) – Beginner

All species in the care wiki →

What you need to start

To keep File-eared tree frog (Polypedates otilophus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×80 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, climbing branches, 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.