Magnificent tree frog (Litoria splendida)

Short answers

Magnificent tree frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×45×60 cm.

Magnificent tree frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–30 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–23 °C.

Magnificent tree frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Magnificent tree frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 15–20 years.

Magnificent tree frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–30 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

55–70 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, sturdy branches, cork tubes, a large water dish

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, roaches

Feeding interval

2×/week

Key facts

Adult size

8–11 cm

Life expectancy

15–20 years

Origin

North-western Australia – the Kimberley

Protection status

Export from Australia is prohibited – only European captive-bred animals

Brumation

A dry spell of 8–10 weeks

Cohabitation

Pairs or a small group are possible. Only combine animals of the same species and similar size, as smaller ones are otherwise treated as food. Provide plenty of hiding places so each animal can retreat, and feed separately if sizes differ.

Notes

Like the white-lipped tree frog, only larger and with striking glandular ridges on the head. To be kept drier than tropical tree frogs – permanent damp leads to skin problems.

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What you need to start

To keep Magnificent tree frog (Litoria splendida) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×60 cm), substrate (Coco humus, sturdy branches, cork tubes, a large 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.