Northern orange-legged leaf frog (Pithecopus hypochondrialis)

Short answers

Northern orange-legged leaf frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

45×45×60 cm.

Northern orange-legged leaf frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–29 °C, basking spot 30 °C, at night 19–22 °C.

Northern orange-legged leaf frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0).

Northern orange-legged leaf frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 6–10 years.

Northern orange-legged leaf frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–29 °C

Night temperature

19–22 °C

Basking spot

30 °C

Humidity

60–80 %

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

45×45×60 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, fine twigs, planting

Feeding

Food

Small insects

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

4–6 cm

Life expectancy

6–10 years

Origin

Northern South America

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

A group of several similarly sized animals is possible. Only combine animals of the same species and roughly equal size - smaller ones otherwise get treated as prey. Offer enough hiding spots so each animal can retreat, and feed separately if sizes differ.

Notes

A small clinging frog with orange-and-black patterned flanks. It climbs slowly and deliberately, and needs fine branchwork.

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What you need to start

To keep Northern orange-legged leaf frog (Pithecopus hypochondrialis) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (45×45×60 cm), substrate (Coco humus, fine twigs, planting), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.