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Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Agalychnis callidryas

AdvancedFamily Phyllomedusidae

The iconic jungle poster-frog — stunning, but demands high humidity and experience.

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A red-eyed tree frog lounging as if at a spa — the joke that it doesn't want 'a misting,' it wants a spa membership. The point: red-eyed tree frogs need consistently high humidity and regular misting.
A red-eyed tree frog doesn't need 'a misting' — it needs a spa membership. They are high-humidity rainforest frogs that want frequent misting and a planted, humid tank.

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📋 At a glance

Tank
Tall arboreal 18×18×24 in (2–4), dense foliage
Temp
74–76°F · the mid/high 80s°F can be fatal
Humidity
60–70% WITH strong ventilation (stagnant air kills)
Food
Gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + flies
Lifespan
~5–8 years

🛒 Before you buy

  • A tall, densely-planted (ideally bioactive) vivarium + a large water dish
  • Strong ventilation — a half-screen top (stagnant humidity = skin infection)
  • A mister/hygrometer to hold 60–70% without going stale
  • Calcium + D3 supplement — and buy captive-bred

A healthy one: Bright, clear red eyes · smooth unblemished skin · good weight · active and climbing at night.

🚨 See a vet / act now if…

  • Red or cloudy skin patches (bacterial infection — moves fast)
  • Not eating, or weight loss
  • Sitting low and listless by day
  • Gasping or bloating

⛔ Never

  • Stagnant humid air (deadly)
  • Heat into the mid-80s°F
  • Frequent handling

Common red-eyed tree frog questions

How hard are Red-Eyed Tree Frogs to keep — are they good for beginners?

Advanced. Stunning but demanding — precise humidity, strong ventilation and gentle warmth.

What do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs eat?

Gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + flies

What size tank do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs need?

Tall arboreal 18×18×24 in (2–4), dense foliage

What temperature do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs need?

74–76°F · the mid/high 80s°F can be fatal

What humidity do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs need?

60–70% WITH strong ventilation (stagnant air kills)

How long do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs live?

~5–8 years

What are the signs Red-Eyed Tree Frogs are sick?

See an exotics vet if you notice: Red or cloudy skin patches (bacterial infection — moves fast); Not eating, or weight loss; Sitting low and listless by day; Gasping or bloating.

Free tools for the red-eyed tree frog

Calm, honest help — each one knows when to say "see a vet."

Symptom checkerTriage a worrying sign and know when to see a vet.Arboreal setup plannerNail the climate + build for your tree frog.Is my frog fat?Check body condition — over or under.Vivarium builderPlan a bioactive planted vivarium.Feeder cultureCulture your own feeder insects, cheaply.Male or female?The honest way to sex this one — and when you can tell.Common questionsReal questions keepers ask — answered straight.

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