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Amazon Milk Frog

Trachycephalus resinifictrix

IntermediateFamily Hylidae

A big, boldly-marbled arboreal frog with real presence.

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An Amazon milk frog secreting its milky substance, joking that the 'milk' means 'please stop.' The point: milk frogs exude a milky defensive secretion when stressed or handled, so they are look-don't-handle.
An Amazon milk frog's 'milk' is a defensive secretion it releases when stressed — a sign to stop, not a feature. Like most amphibians, it's look-don't-handle.

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📋 At a glance

Tank
Tall arboreal 18×18×24 in / 29 gal (2–4), branches + plants
Temp
75–82°F day, cooler at night
Humidity
50–70% for adults WITH ventilation (young 70–80%)
Food
Gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + roaches
Lifespan
5–10 years

✅ Big, bold and vocal — an impressive, relatively hardy step up from a White’s tree frog.

🛒 Before you buy

  • A TALL vivarium with sturdy branches and broad-leaved plants
  • A large water dish + a mister/hygrometer
  • Good ventilation — a half-screen top (stagnant air harms them)
  • Calcium + D3 supplement

A healthy one: Large (3–5 in) · plump but not obese · clear eyes · smooth marbled skin · active and calling at night.

🚨 See a vet / act now if…

  • Red or irritated skin (bacterial infection)
  • Not eating, or weight loss
  • Bloating, or sitting listless by day
  • Gasping or laboured breathing

⛔ Never

  • Stagnant air with no ventilation
  • Heat above ~85°F
  • A small or short tank

Common amazon milk frog questions

How hard are Amazon Milk Frogs to keep — are they good for beginners?

Intermediate. A big, hardy arboreal frog — just give it height, ventilation and space.

What do Amazon Milk Frogs eat?

Gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + roaches

What size tank do Amazon Milk Frogs need?

Tall arboreal 18×18×24 in / 29 gal (2–4), branches + plants

What temperature do Amazon Milk Frogs need?

75–82°F day, cooler at night

What humidity do Amazon Milk Frogs need?

50–70% for adults WITH ventilation (young 70–80%)

How long do Amazon Milk Frogs live?

5–10 years

What are the signs Amazon Milk Frogs are sick?

See an exotics vet if you notice: Red or irritated skin (bacterial infection); Not eating, or weight loss; Bloating, or sitting listless by day; Gasping or laboured breathing.

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