Reinwardt's flying frog (Rhacophorus reinwardtii)

Short answers

Reinwardt's flying frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

50 × 50 × 80 cm (tall, arboreal), a water section on the floor.

Reinwardt's flying frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–26 °C (montane, rather cool), at night 18–22 °C (the drop matters).

Reinwardt's flying frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (weak UVB).

Reinwardt's flying frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: ~5–8 years.

Reinwardt's flying frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

No – better suited to experienced keepers (difficulty: Intermediate to expert).

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–26 °C (montane, rather cool)

Night temperature

18–22 °C (the drop matters)

Basking spot

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Humidity

60–80 %, good ventilation

UVB

Recommended (weak UVB)

Enclosure

Minimum size

50 × 50 × 80 cm (tall, arboreal), a water section on the floor

Substrate

Rainforest, dense planting, climbing branches

Feeding

Food

Crickets, house crickets (various sizes), small roaches, black soldier fly larvae, rarely wax moths

Feeding interval

2–3× a week in the evening (nocturnal)

Key facts

Adult size

~7.5–10 cm (♀ larger)

Life expectancy

~5–8 years

Origin

South-East Asia (Java, Sumatra, Malaysia, Thailand), montane rainforest – not China

Protection status

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Brumation

None (a slightly cooler, drier spell to stimulate breeding)

Cohabitation

Group: house several animals of the same species and similar size together — smaller ones otherwise get treated as food. Offer enough hiding places so every animal can retreat, and feed separately once they differ in size.

Notes

A nocturnal gliding frog with webbed membranes; a montane species. Warmth above 28 °C is tolerated poorly, and a night drop is needed.

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What you need to start

To keep Reinwardt's flying frog (Rhacophorus reinwardtii) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (50 × 50 × 80 cm (tall, arboreal), a water section on the floor), substrate (Rainforest, dense planting, climbing branches), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.