Gliding leaf frog (Agalychnis spurrelli)

Short answers

Gliding leaf frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×45×80 cm (height).

Gliding leaf frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–28 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 19–22 °C.

Gliding leaf frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Gliding leaf frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 6–10 years.

Gliding leaf frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–28 °C

Night temperature

19–22 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

80–90 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×80 cm (height)

Substrate

Coco humus, dense planting, large leaves, a water section

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, wax moths

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

5–8 cm

Life expectancy

6–10 years

Origin

Costa Rica to Ecuador

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A group (4–8 animals). 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

With its large webbed feet it can glide short distances. More robust than the lemur leaf frog and well available as captive-bred animals. It lays its eggs on leaves above the water.

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What you need to start

To keep Gliding leaf frog (Agalychnis spurrelli) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×80 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, dense planting, 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.