Description: A small, camouflaged, mostly nocturnal tree frog from tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It is very hardy and easy to care for. They are also called bird-dropping frogs because adults and especially the young frogs resemble it. The basic color is brownish to grayish with a splotchy pattern of off-white. The skin is bumpy and they have a short snout that makes the face look blunt. Females grow to about 1 ½", males are a little smaller.

Temperature: 75° to 80°F daytime with a small drop at night.

Humidity: High, best at 70 to 80%.

Lighting: Plant grow lights are necessary for live plants. Use a timer with an average of 12 hours on / 12 hours off. Seasonal day length fluctuations may help to stimulate breeding activity. A dim night light is required for viewing nocturnal activities.

Feeding: Small crickets and fruit flies are fine as a staple diet but a variety of other insects should be offered. A good vitamin/mineral supplement should be given twice a week for adults and more often for young, growing frogs. They will often awaken during the day when food is given. Clean water should be available at all times.

Habitat: A 10-gallon tank with a ventilated top will suffice for a small group, but a taller tank would be more suitable. Set it up as an arboreal jungle habitat sturdy plants and branches.

Sexing: Males sing and are usually smaller and thinner than females.

Breeding: This is an explosive breeding species, with large choruses gathering around permanent ponds at the start of the rainy season. As temporary breeding ponds fill up, they are used also. The rainy season is between October and February.

ENJOY YOUR PET LIFE FORMS, Dave & Donna