Tree Frog Habitat
This is the perfect Habitat! This large 18"Lx12"Wx20"H habitat is made just for tree frogs. It retains humidity and temperature and is tall for climbing. It’s made from high-quality acrylic panels with a sturdy and long lasting Aluminum frame. An escape-proof mesh top keeps frogs secure. Cords for any internal accessories go through the built-in port. Easy to assemble, easy to clean and easy access to the interior. Fits up to 4 adult tree frogs.

Tree Frog Habitat $69.95

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Whites/Dumpy Tree Frog for Sale

• Our very favorite frog! They are large, long-lived, interesting to watch, brightly colored and have a funny appearance. Read all about them in our article.

• Excellent frog for beginners. They are up to 4 inches and live up to 21 years (wow!)

• Our White's Tree Frogs are adult frogs ranging from 1/2 inch to 4 inches. They are happy, healthy frogs. If you get more than 1 we will send all the same size.

• Another name for this frog is the “Dumpy” tree frog. They can get so fat in captivity that they get a Dumpy appearance with folds of fat hanging over their eyes.

• These frogs are Arboreal, meaning they like climbing in trees. The special tree frog habitat we offer is made for them so they can climb. Be sure to provide lots of things to climb on in their habitat like branchy sticks, driftwood, slabs of cork bark, plastic plants/vines, or bamboo poles.

• Tree frogs are usually comfortable at room temperature, but if your home is cold you should consider a heat light for extra warmth. These frogs like high humidity. Using moist coconut bedding on the bottom helps to hold the humidity, as well as daily misting. The tree frog habitat we offer is made to maintain temperature and humidity but purchasing a humidity gauge and thermometer can help make sure their needs are met.

• Up to 4 adult Dumpy tree frogs will fit comfortably in our habitat. Dumpy frogs are social and like company, so if you can afford a companion or 2 they will appreciate it. We do not advise keeping different types of frogs in the same habitat, so please only purchase other Dumpys to live with your frog.

 

1 Whites (Dumpy) Tree Frog  $24.95

2 Whites (Dumpy) Tree Frogs $49.95

3 Whites (Dumpy) Tree Frogs $67.49

4 Whites (Dumpy) Tree Frogs $89.95

 

About Your Whites/Dumpy Tree Frog:

Size: about 4 inches  
Expected Life Span: up to 21 years  
Lifestyle: Arboreal (lives in trees)  
Level of Care: Hardy, Good for beginners 
 
General Appearance:
This frog ranges between bluish green, light green and brown in color.  Its color will change with the temperature and the color of its habitat – a master of camouflage. They are green when the humidity and temperature are high, and darker in appearance with a brownish color in cold, arid conditions.
They have a have a wax-like coating over their skin. This helps the Whites Tree Frog retain moisture and survive in areas of lower humidity than its natural habitat.

The White’s Tree Frog gets its nickname “Dumpy” Tree Frog because it has a tendency to become obese if it is overfed. In the wild, they would have to hunt for their food and their prey tends to have a lot more opportunities to escape than in the confines of your habitat. Hence, they have a tendency to add a few layers of fat on the back of their heads, which gives them the telltale Dumpy look.

You can normally tell the age of this frog by the number of white spots they have on their bodies. They develop more and more of these irregular shaped spots as they grow older.  
 
*Always Wash Your Hands Both Before And After Handling Frogs or their Habitat* 
 
Getting Ready for your Pet Frog:
Set up the habitat as soon as it arrives. The frog will come separately via Overnight shipment and your habitat should be ready for it upon arrival.

When Your Pet Frog Arrives:
Frogs are delicate and are not tolerant of much handling. We suggest children under 5 not be allowed to touch the frog and older children only with close supervision.

Your pet Whites Tree Frog has arrived by Overnight shipment so he is in transit for as short a time as possible. However even a short trip will make him unhappy. Frogs express stress by turning a dark color and not moving much. So do not be alarmed if upon arrival his colors aren’t what you expect (dull or even brown) or he’s not very active. Wash your hands and make sure there is no lotion or soap on them. Hold the shipping container over the habitat so that if he jumps out unexpectedly, he will not have a long fall. Gently pick up the frog and place him into the habitat and securely snap on the lid. Immediately wash your hands to avoid getting a rash from oils found on the skin of frogs. Keep his transportation container, as it’s a convenient place to put him when you do your habitat cleaning.

Give him a few days to adjust to his new home and start being happy, active and colorful. 
 
Know your Frog:
Knowing your frog and understanding how to cater to its unique needs is important when you get one as a pet. They are called a ‘pet’ but frogs are not actually a pet you  ‘play with.’ Rather, they are to be appreciated in the habitat similar to watching a fish tank.

White’s Tree Frogs are highly arboreal, meaning they like to climb. So your habitat should include good things to climb on. Be sure to provide lots of things to climb on in their habitat like branchy sticks, driftwood, slabs of cork bark, plastic plants/vines, or bamboo poles.

The Whites Tree Frog is delicate and does not like to be touched too often. This will make them feel threatened and this distress leads to illness; so do not touch them unnecessarily. Your lotion or even the oils in your skin can do a lot of harm to the frog.

Whites Tree Frogs are arguably the most preferred pet frog across the globe. It is liked for its calm nature, funny appearance, longevity, resistance to disease and minimal care requirements. If your Whites Tree Frog has folds of flesh over its eyes, you can be sure he has done justice to his nickname Dumpy Tree Frog. This normally means that you need to cut down on his feed a little so he can lose some of the excess weight.  
 
Feeding:
These frogs need to eat 2 to 3 times a week. The Whites Tree Frogs are not particular on their food…if it moves and they can catch it, they will happily eat it.  They do need movement to recognize food, so they will not eat dead food sources. Crickets, worms and other small creepy crawlies form the bulk of the frog’s diet.  They can recognize routine –if you feed them at the same time every day you’ll start to find them waiting for their lunch. Any uneaten prey should be removed from the enclosure the next day to prevent dead insects from polluting the frog’s environment. Every-other feeding we suggest you sprinkle a little calcium or multivitamin powder onto the bugs before you drop them into the habitat. 

Overfeeding can result in obesity in the Whites Tree Frog. You must be very careful to monitor its appearance to check for signs of obesity. Typically they tend to grow fat and start growing folds of flesh just above their eyes. If the obesity increases, you can find these folds drooping over their eyes.  When they become obese, the Whites Tree Frogs have a Dumpy appearance giving them the name Dumpy Tree Frog. They might also tend to slow down and not be as active if they are overfed. If you notice those folds of flesh, you should put the frog on a diet (reduce the bug quantity).
 
Caring for Whites Tree Frogs:
First and foremost, remember that your little Tree Frog is a big jumper…you want to make sure you keep the lid firmly on your frogs habitat at all times.

Temperature: Frogs are cold-blooded, meaning they can’t regulate their body temperature on their own. A heater is not usually necessary as these frogs are comfortable in room temperature, but if your home is cold you should consider a small heat light for extra warmth.

Humidity: These frogs like high humidity. You can help keep the humidity high by using a plant mister to spray the habitat with water once a day or more. Air conditioners lower the humidity of the room so if you have one on, you must give your frog’s habitat a few more sprays of water to make sure he doesn’t get dehydrated. Coconut Husk bedding is good to use because it helps to retain moisture in the habitat.

Cleaning: Make sure the habitat is always clean. If you move the frog into another container to clean his habitat, gently lift him with your fingers being careful not to poke, pinch or squeeze him. You must also be very careful when you clean your Whites Tree Frog’s habitat. They are extremely sensitive to soaps and detergents. Using only hot water, rinse the habitat and décor. Remove dirty substrate bits or replace the entire substrate.  Always wash your hands after handling the habitat contents. 

What if I can no longer care for my Frog?
These frogs live a long time. If there’s ever a reason you can no longer take care of it, please do not release the frog outside. He can not survive outside temperatures and he may not have learned to hunt on his own.  Some suggestions: find a friend or neighbor who would like a pet frog, or donate it to a school for a wildlife display, or give it to a local pet shop who can possibly find it a home.

 

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