Greater leaf-folding frog (Afrixalus fornasini)

Short answers

Greater leaf-folding frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

45×45×60 cm.

Greater leaf-folding frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 23–28 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 19–22 °C.

Greater leaf-folding frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Greater leaf-folding frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–8 years.

Greater leaf-folding frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

23–28 °C

Night temperature

19–22 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

75–85 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

45×45×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, broad-leaved plants over water, a water section

Feeding

Food

Fruit flies, micro crickets

Feeding interval

daily to every other day

Key facts

Adult size

3–4 cm

Life expectancy

5–8 years

Origin

East Africa

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A dry spell of 6–8 weeks

Cohabitation

A group (6-10 animals). Raise juveniles separately from adults. Not because they would be eaten - these animals are far too small for that - but because the larger ones reach food first and the small ones fall behind. Offer enough hiding spots so each animal can retreat, and feed separately if sizes differ.

Notes

It lays its eggs in folded leaves above the water. So it needs large, flexible leaves directly above the water section. Nocturnal.

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What you need to start

To keep Greater leaf-folding frog (Afrixalus fornasini) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (45×45×60 cm), substrate (Coco humus, broad-leaved plants over water, 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.