Spotted reed frog (Hyperolius puncticulatus)

Short answers

Spotted reed frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

50×40×50 cm for a group, planted.

Spotted reed frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 23–28 °C, basking spot No basking spot — direct heat is harmful, at night 19–22 °C.

Spotted reed frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0).

Spotted reed frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–10 years.

Spotted reed frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

23–28 °C

Night temperature

19–22 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot — direct heat is harmful

Humidity

75–90 %

UVB

Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

50×40×50 cm for a group, planted

Substrate

Forest-floor substrate with a drainage layer, moss, leaf litter and a shallow water section

Feeding

Food

Crickets, house crickets, fruit flies and firebrats, dusted regularly with calcium and vitamins

Feeding interval

adults 3–4×/week

Key facts

Adult size

2,5–3,5 cm

Life expectancy

5–10 years

Origin

East Africa

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

No winter rest; somewhat drier in winter

Cohabitation

A group. Raise juveniles separately from adults. Not because they would be eaten - these animals are far too small for that - but because the larger ones reach food first and the small ones fall behind. Offer enough hiding spots so each animal can retreat, and feed separately if sizes differ.

Notes

A nocturnal climber that sits on leaves by day. It needs a tall, planted enclosure.

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Related species

• Argus reed frog (Hyperolius argus) – Intermediate
• Common reed frog (Hyperolius viridiflavus) – Intermediate
• Water lily reed frog (Hyperolius pusillus) – Intermediate
• Marbled reed frog (Hyperolius marmoratus) – Intermediate
• Tinker reed frog (Hyperolius tuberilinguis) – Intermediate
• Yellow-spotted tree frog (Leptopelis flavomaculatus) – Intermediate
• Greater leaf-folding frog (Afrixalus fornasini) – Intermediate
• Red-legged running frog (Kassina maculata) – Intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Spotted reed frog (Hyperolius puncticulatus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (50×40×50 cm for a group, planted), substrate (Forest-floor substrate with a drainage layer, moss, leaf litter and a shallow 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.