Yellow-spotted tree frog (Leptopelis flavomaculatus)

Short answers

Yellow-spotted tree frog: How big does the enclosure need to be?

50×40×50 cm for a group, planted.

Yellow-spotted tree frog: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 22–27 °C, basking spot No basking spot — direct heat is harmful, at night 18–21 °C.

Yellow-spotted tree frog: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Weak UVB recommended (UVB 2.0).

Yellow-spotted tree frog: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 5–10 years.

Yellow-spotted tree frog: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

22–27 °C

Night temperature

18–21 °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

4,0–6,5 cm

Life expectancy

5–10 years

Origin

East Africa

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

A dry season of 6–8 weeks with less misting

Cohabitation

A group. Only combine animals of the same species and roughly equal size - smaller ones otherwise get treated as prey. Offer enough hiding spots so each animal can retreat, and feed separately if sizes differ.

Notes

Markedly larger than the reed frogs, and nocturnal. It buries itself in the ground for the dry season.

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Related species

• Vermiculated tree frog (Leptopelis vermiculatus) – Intermediate
• Argus reed frog (Hyperolius argus) – Intermediate
• Greater leaf-folding frog (Afrixalus fornasini) – Intermediate
• Common reed frog (Hyperolius viridiflavus) – Intermediate
• Water lily reed frog (Hyperolius pusillus) – Intermediate
• Spotted reed frog (Hyperolius puncticulatus) – Intermediate
• Marbled reed frog (Hyperolius marmoratus) – Intermediate
• Red-legged running frog (Kassina maculata) – Intermediate

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What you need to start

To keep Yellow-spotted tree frog (Leptopelis flavomaculatus) 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.