The gray tree frog are native to North America.They live to be 7 years old in captivity, making them a long-term investment as a pet.If you already have a gray tree frog, there are some things you can do to make sure it will live a happy and healthy life.
Step 1: Get a 20 US gal aquarium to hold your frog.
There is plenty of room for the gray tree frog in a glass aquarium of this size.The aquarium you get should have a screen on the top to keep your frog from escaping.You can find an aquarium tank at your local pet store.Too much sunlight can cause your gray tree frog to heat up, so make sure the spot you choose is not in direct sunlight.Since loud noises, like the sound of a TV, can be disruptive to gray tree Frogs, you should place the aquarium in a quiet location.
Step 2: The bottom of the aquarium should be lined with a frog-friendly material.
Substrate is the material used to line the bottom of a cage.Coconut husk fiber or a soil mixture can be found at your local pet store or online.It is possible to use moist paper towels, although they might not look natural.Gravel, bark, or reptile cage carpeting can cause health problems for your gray tree frog and they won't maintain the proper humidity in the aquarium.If you use paper towels to support your frog, be sure to use spring water and not distilled water.
Step 3: Put branches and perches in the aquarium for your frog to climb on.
In the wild, gray tree frog spend most of their time in trees, so you should recreate this environment in the tank so your frog feels at home.You can use things like cork bark tubes and bamboo poles as branches.Spread them out in the cage and lean some against the sides of the aquarium so your frog can rest and explore.At your local pet store, you can find things to use as perches and climbing branches.
Step 4: To provide shelter for your frog, add fake or live plants to the aquarium.
The canopies of the trees they climb give the wild gray tree frog a place to hide.Adding plants to your frog's aquarium can replicate this.If you position the plants so that they cover the perches and branches in the tank, it will give your frog places to hide.You can purchase fake plants at your local pet store.
Step 5: Put a small bowl of water in the tank for your frog to drink.
Although gray tree frog spend most of their time climbing branches, they still need fresh water to drink.Make sure the bowl is big enough for your frog to fully submerge itself in, but small enough to easily climb in and out of.Place the bowl in the aquarium and fill it with spring or dechlorinated water.It's not safe for gray tree frog to drink tap water that hasn't been dechlorinated.If you want to treat the tap water in your frog's soaking bowl, you can buy dechlorinating tablets online or at your local pet store.
Step 6: The aquarium should be kept at a temperature of 68–78 F.
If you want your frog to be comfortable, you should keep the tank within the 10 degree range.Unless you live in a cold climate, you shouldn't use a heat lamp.If you are worried about your frog getting cold, you can place a low-wattage heat lamp over one side of the cage to keep it warm.The tank should have a temperature monitor on it.Move it to a cooler area if it is too hot in the tank.You can get a heat lamp at your local pet store.
Step 7: Feed the gray tree frog live crickets.
The gray tree frog likes insects.You should give your frog live crickets for most feedings.You can add live insects to its diet every few feedings.Live crickets and other insects can be purchased at your local pet store.
Step 8: Feed your frog 3-6 times a day.
The amount of food you give your frog depends on its appetite and weight.If they are fed too much, the gray tree frog can become obese.It is important that you monitor your frog's weight and adjust how much you feed it.
Step 9: Every other time you feed your frog use supplements to get all of its vitamins and minerals.
You can find high-quality vitamins and minerals at your local pet store or online.If you want to introduce the supplements to your frog's aquarium, you can sprinkle them on live insects.Carefully follow the instructions on any supplements so you know how much to use.If you have a juvenile gray tree frog, use powder supplements for every feeding.
Step 10: Every day, mist your gray tree frog and aquarium with water.
To keep your frog's aquarium humid, lightly mist it with water once a day.If you want your gray tree frog to stay hydrated, you should mist them with water.A mist spray bottle filled with spring water or dechlorinated water can be used to mist your frog.
Step 11: It is a good idea to clean your frog's aquarium once a week.
Your frog will not get sick from regular cleanings.To clean out its aquarium, transfer your frog to a container that it won't be able to escape from.Remove any insects and debris from the tank and replace it with a fresh, clean one.Next, take out the fake plants and scrub them with water to clean them off.You should replace the water in your frog's dish with fresh spring or dechlorinated water.The inside of the tank should be wiped down with paper towels.Don't use cleaners other than water since they're not safe for gray tree frog.
Step 12: After handling your frog, wash your hands.
It is best to only handle the gray tree frog if absolutely necessary, like when you are moving it to a separate container to clean its tank.It is important that you wash your hands before handling your frog because you don't want to transfer oils or toxic substances to the frog's skin.You should wash your hands after handling a gray tree frog since it can cause extreme pain if it makes contact with your eyes, mouth, or nose, as well as any cuts or abrasions you have.
Step 13: If you notice signs of health problems, you should take your frog to the vet.
All captive animals are susceptible to health issues.If you think there is something wrong with your frog, you should bring it to the vet immediately.The right treatment plan for your frog should be prescribed by a vet.There are a number of warning signs that you should keep an eye out for.