Wallace's flying frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus)

Short answers

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

60×45×90 cm (height).

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

Daytime 23–28 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–23 °C.

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

UVB: Recommended (UVB 2–5 %).

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

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

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

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

23–28 °C

Night temperature

20–23 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

80–90 %

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

3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

8–10 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra – rainforest

Protection status

Not listed under CITES; only rarely bred legally

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Single keeping. Hardly any reports exist on the species' social behaviour; it is observed to eat toads and small birds, so larger animals might treat smaller ones as prey. A group is possible, only with animals of the same species and about the same size, with many hides and separate feeding, and then it must be watched closely.

Notes

The "flying frog": it glides from tree to tree with spread webbing. It needs plenty of height, permanent misting and quiet. Rare and demanding.

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What you need to start

To keep Wallace's flying frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus) 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.