American Green Tree Frog

• ExerciseLow

  Mostly a sit-and-watch animal — good hides and enrichment matter more than exercise.

• GroomingAttentive husbandry

  Attentive husbandry — regular cleaning, misting and shed checks.

• Living spaceCompact terrarium

  A modest terrarium is all the home they need.

• Owner experienceSome experience helps

  A little know-how makes life smoother.

• Commitment5–8 years

  Plan for a long, loving relationship.

Health to watch: Skin conditions · Dehydration · Nutritional deficiency

Hyla cinerea is a small arboreal frog from the southeastern United States, common around ponds and marshes. Reaching about 4-6 cm, it lives around 5-8 years and is a hardy, adaptable species that makes an excellent, inexpensive beginner tree frog, though males are enthusiastically loud at night during breeding season. House one or a small group in a tall, planted terrarium with branches and broad leaves for climbing and sleeping, kept at 22-28C by day with a night drop and moderate humidity around 60-80 percent, plus a shallow water dish of dechlorinated water. Feed appropriately sized crickets and other insects at night, dusted with calcium and vitamin supplements to prevent metabolic bone disease. Provide good ventilation to avoid stagnant, over-humid air. As with all frogs, their absorbent skin means handling should be brief, infrequent, and only with clean, wet hands. They are personable, active after dark, and forgiving of minor husbandry lapses.

• How active is a American Green Tree Frog?

  Low. Mostly a sit-and-watch animal — good hides and enrichment matter more than exercise.

• How demanding is American Green Tree Frog care?

  Attentive husbandry. Attentive husbandry — regular cleaning, misting and shed checks.

• What enclosure does a American Green Tree Frog need?

  Compact terrarium. A modest terrarium is all the home they need.

• Is a American Green Tree Frog a good fit for first-time owners?

  Some experience helps. A little know-how makes life smoother.

• How long do American Green Tree Frog live?

  5–8 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.

• What health issues affect the American Green Tree Frog?

  Keep an eye out for Skin conditions, Dehydration, Nutritional deficiency. These are worth raising with your vet, along with any screening they recommend.

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