Red-Eyed 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 experienceFor experienced owners

  Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• Commitment5–8 years

  Plan for a long, loving relationship.

Health to watch: Skin conditions · Dehydration · Nutritional deficiency

Agalychnis callidryas comes from the humid lowland rainforests of Central America. A slender arboreal frog of 5-7 cm, it lives around 5-8 years and is strictly nocturnal, sleeping tucked against leaves by day. Its dazzling colours make it a showpiece, but it is more delicate and demanding than beginner frogs and does not tolerate handling. Keep it in a tall, densely planted terrarium with broad-leaved foliage and branches, warm at 24-28C by day with a cooler night, and high humidity of 70-90 percent maintained by misting or an automated system, plus a shallow water feature. Good ventilation prevents the stagnant, over-wet conditions that cause skin and respiratory disease. Feed appropriately sized crickets and other insects at night, dusted with calcium and vitamins. Their permeable skin is easily harmed by handling and residues, so this is a look-but-don't-touch species enjoyed for its beauty and nocturnal activity.

• How active is a Red-Eyed Tree Frog?

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

• How demanding is Red-Eyed Tree Frog care?

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

• What enclosure does a Red-Eyed Tree Frog need?

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

• Is a Red-Eyed Tree Frog a good fit for first-time owners?

  For experienced owners. Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• How long do Red-Eyed Tree Frog live?

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

• What health issues affect the Red-Eyed 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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