Splendid leaf frog (Cruziohyla calcarifer)

Short answers

Splendid leaf frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×45×90 cm (height).

Splendid leaf frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–27 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 18–21 °C.

Splendid leaf frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

Splendid leaf frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Splendid leaf frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–27 °C

Night temperature

18–21 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

80–95 %

UVB

Recommended (UVB 2–5 %)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×45×90 cm (height)

Substrate

Coco humus, dense planting, large leaves, a water section

Feeding

Food

House crickets, crickets, roaches

Feeding interval

2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

6–8 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Central America to Ecuador – rainforest

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Group. Two to four animals of the same species and similar size in a large, tall enclosure with many branches and hiding places; males and females can live together. If a male is too active and stresses the females, he must be separated for a time. Do not mix with other species or very differently sized animals.

Notes

Deep green with orange flanks and a red eye ring. In the wild it uses water-filled tree stumps to breed – so offer correspondingly tall water containers in the terrarium.

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What you need to start

To keep Splendid leaf frog (Cruziohyla calcarifer) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×45×90 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, dense planting, large leaves, 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.