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5.5” Silver Dome Heat Light
Simply set this dome light on top of the Habitat`s screen cover for affordable, safe heat for your frogs. Takes up to a 60 watt bulb (not included) and has a 6-ft power cord . These domes are specifically designed for the heating and light needs of reptile terrariums.
$14.95  |

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25 Watt “Repti-Sun” Bulb
This wattage bulb is ideal for tree frogs. It closely simulates natural sunlight and even enhances their natural colors.
$7.95  |

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Coconut Husk Bedding
This 100% Organic bedding holds moisture to keep the humidity level up in your frog habitat. It retains moisture without significant decay. Coconut husk naturally expands to many times its packaged size, making it a safe landing cushion for reptiles that love to jump.
$5.95  |
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Humidity Gauge with Thermometer
Humidity and temperature are the two critical factors in frog health. This guage will help you to monitor both. The bright, easy-to-read dials mount in seconds on the back wall of the habitat.
$18.95  |
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Cricket Keeper
Are you tired for running to the store for bugs? Use this little 7x4x5 container to keep crickets in so you can keep a couple of dozen on hand at a time. Give crickets a fresh slice of potato or apple every other day as a source of food and water.
$3.95  |
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Calcium Supplement 4 oz
Frogs need a calcium supplement for strong, healthy bones and vital bodily functions. Every-other feeding you should sprinkle a little calcium or multivitamin powder onto the bugs before you drop them into the habitat.
$5.45  |
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6’ Purple Leaf Repta-Vine
This 6 foot long lifelike, natural-looking hanging vine is the perfect addition to any habitat. Comes with suction cups to affix to the tank and is made of nontoxic polyethylene material for easy cleaning and disinfecting.
$11.95  |
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6’ English Ivy Repta-Vine
This 6 foot long lifelike, natural-looking hanging vine is the perfect addition to any habitat. Comes with suction cups to affix to the tank and is made of nontoxic polyethylene material for easy cleaning and disinfecting.
$11.95  |
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Reptile Spray Mister
This 8oz spray mister is perfect for keeping the humidity level up in your habitat. It has non-slip grips and comes in assorted colors.
$4.49  |
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About Your Golden Tree Frog:
Size: about 1.5 to 4 inches
Expected Life Span: around 6 years
Lifestyle: Arboreal (lives in trees)
Level of Care: Good for beginners
General Appearance:
The Golden Tree Frog changes color with changing temperatures. They are usually in color ranges between browns and bright yellow and sometimes develop black spots on their backs. They have an angular shaped head that narrows down to a pointed nose. These frogs have extremely strong hind legs that help them propel themselves to a staggering 7 feet or more. Given these legs, the Golden Tree Frogs tend to appear as though they’re gliding from one treetop to another, when they are viewed in their natural habitat.
*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 Golden 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.
The Golden Tree 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. .
The Golden 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.
The Golden Tree Frog in the wild is found in treetops. They are extremely agile and can jump right out of their habitat. You must be extremely careful when you handle them while you clean their habitat.
Feeding:
These frogs need to eat 3 to 4 times a week. The Golden 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.
Caring for Golden 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 Golden 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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