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Gray Tree Frog

Dryophytes versicolor · also called Eastern gray tree frog

BeginnerFamily Hylidae

A colour-shifting native climber that handles a normal room temperature well.

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📋 At a glance

Tank
Arboreal 18×18×24 in (2–4), bark + branches + plants
Temp
68–80°F day · tolerates cooler nights well
Humidity
50–70% with a water dish + light misting
Food
Gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets (+ roaches, flies)
Lifespan
7–9+ years (some to 15)

✅ One of the hardiest tree frogs going — it even survives freezing winters in the wild.

🛒 Before you buy

  • A tall, bark-and-branch vivarium with plants
  • A shallow, clean water dish + a light mister
  • A screen top for ventilation
  • Calcium + D3 supplement

A healthy one: Mottled grey-green and colour-shifting · alert at night · good weight · clear skin and eyes.

🚨 See a vet / act now if…

  • Red, irritated belly or legs ("red-leg" — an emergency)
  • Not eating, or weight loss
  • Bloating, or sitting listless by day
  • Gasping or laboured breathing

⛔ Never

  • A bone-dry tank
  • Sustained heat above ~85°F
  • Frequent handling

Common gray tree frog questions

How hard are Gray Tree Frogs to keep — are they good for beginners?

Beginner. An extremely hardy native that handles ordinary room temperatures.

What do Gray Tree Frogs eat?

Gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets (+ roaches, flies)

What size tank do Gray Tree Frogs need?

Arboreal 18×18×24 in (2–4), bark + branches + plants

What temperature do Gray Tree Frogs need?

68–80°F day · tolerates cooler nights well

What humidity do Gray Tree Frogs need?

50–70% with a water dish + light misting

How long do Gray Tree Frogs live?

7–9+ years (some to 15)

What are the signs Gray Tree Frogs are sick?

See an exotics vet if you notice: Red, irritated belly or legs ("red-leg" — an emergency); Not eating, or weight loss; Bloating, or sitting listless by day; Gasping or laboured breathing.

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