White's tree frog (Litoria caerulea)

Short answers

White's tree frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

Single animal from 60 x 45 x 60 cm; at least 60 x 60 x 100 cm for a small group of up to three animals — height is the most important figure.

White's tree frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C (peaks up to ~30 °C), basking spot local warm spot up to ~30–32 °C, at night 20–24 °C.

White's tree frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended (a low UV index, Ferguson zone 1–2); not essential.

White's tree frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: approx. 15–20 years.

White's tree frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C (peaks up to ~30 °C)

Night temperature

20–24 °C

Basking spot

local warm spot up to ~30–32 °C

Humidity

60–70 % by day, rising to ~80–90 % at night

UVB

Weak UVB recommended (a low UV index, Ferguson zone 1–2); not essential

Enclosure

Minimum size

single animal from 60 x 45 x 60 cm; at least 60 x 60 x 100 cm for a small group of up to three animals — height is the most important figure

Substrate

Coco humus or peat soil with moss and plants; a water dish or water section

Feeding

Food

Crickets, locusts, roaches, worms; adults occasionally take a pinkie

Feeding interval

adults every 2–3 days, juveniles daily to every other day

Key facts

Adult size

8–11 cm, females up to ~11–13 cm (rarely larger)

Life expectancy

approx. 15–20 years

Origin

Northern and north-eastern Australia (mainly Queensland) and southern New Guinea

Protection status

No CITES protection; mostly captive-bred, freely tradable

Brumation

A slightly cooler, drier rest period (a few weeks, ~18–20 °C) encourages breeding; no real winter rest

Cohabitation

Group keeping is possible – a sociable, tolerant species. A pair or small group, weighted towards females. Only similarly sized animals of the same species (cannibalism when sizes differ) and enough space and height.

Notes

The commonest mistake: overfeeding → obesity (fat pads over the eyes). Very robust and long-lived, an ideal beginner's frog. Good ventilation (not permanently waterlogged → bacteria and fungus). Nocturnal, and loud callers.

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White's tree frog (Litoria caerulea) currently offered

• Korallenfinger Laubfrosch – Günzburg · 200 €
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What you need to start

To keep White's tree frog (Litoria caerulea) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (single animal from 60 x 45 x 60 cm; at least 60 x 60 x 100 cm for a small group of up to three animals — height is the most important figure), substrate (Coco humus or peat soil with moss and plants; a water dish or 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.