Waxy monkey tree frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii)

Short answers

Waxy monkey tree frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

60×60×90 cm.

Waxy monkey tree frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot 32 °C (small hot spot), at night 18–22 °C.

Waxy monkey tree frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Essential (UVB 5.0).

Waxy monkey tree frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 8–12 years.

Waxy monkey tree frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

18–22 °C

Basking spot

32 °C (small hot spot)

Humidity

50–70 % (drier than other tree frogs)

UVB

Essential (UVB 5.0)

Enclosure

Minimum size

60×60×90 cm

Substrate

Coco humus, plenty of fine twigs, planting

Feeding

Food

Insects

Feeding interval

adults 3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

7–10 cm

Life expectancy

8–12 years

Origin

The Gran Chaco – dry forest

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A dry spell is possible

Cohabitation

A pair or a small group. Only put together animals of the same species and roughly the same size — smaller ones will otherwise be treated as food. Offer enough hiding places so that every animal can retreat, and feed them separately when they differ in size.

Notes

A waxy monkey frog: it spreads a skin secretion to protect against drying out and climbs slowly like a chameleon. To be kept markedly drier than other tree frogs – permanent wetness is harmful.

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What you need to start

To keep Waxy monkey tree frog (Phyllomedusa sauvagii) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (60×60×90 cm), substrate (Coco humus, plenty of 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.