Mediterranean tree frog (Hyla meridionalis)

Short answers

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

45×45×60 cm.

Mediterranean tree frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 20–27 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 14–18 °C.

Mediterranean tree frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0).

Mediterranean tree frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Mediterranean tree frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

20–27 °C

Night temperature

14–18 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

60–75 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

45×45×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, branches, reeds and leafy plants, a water dish

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, flies

Feeding interval

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

4–6 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

South-western Europe, north-western Africa

Protection status

Protected (Habitats Directive Annex IV) – only captive-bred animals with proof of origin

Brumation

A winter rest of 10–14 weeks at 5–10 °C

Cohabitation

A group. 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 little larger and more uniform in colour than the European tree frog, without a continuous flank stripe. It needs a genuine winter rest, or there is no reproduction.

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• European tree frog (Hyla arborea) – Beginner to intermediate
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• Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) – Beginner

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What you need to start

To keep Mediterranean tree frog (Hyla meridionalis) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (45×45×60 cm), substrate (Coco humus, branches, reeds and leafy plants, a 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.