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White-Lipped Tree Frog

Nyctimystes infrafrenatus · also called Giant tree frog

Intermediate Family Pelodryadidae

The world's largest tree frog — a big, gentle arboreal giant.

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📋 At a glance

Tank
Large tall arboreal (24 in+ tall, 1–2), sturdy branches
Temp
75–82°F day, cooler at night
Humidity
60–80% with a large water dish
Food
Large gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + roaches
Lifespan
10+ years

✅ Big, hardy and mellow — an impressive display frog once given the height it needs.

🛒 Before you buy

  • A large, TALL vivarium with sturdy branches
  • A big water dish + a mister/hygrometer
  • A screen top for ventilation
  • Calcium + D3 supplement

A healthy one: Large (4–5 in), bright green with a white lip line · alert at night · good weight · clear eyes.

🚨 See a vet / act now if…

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

⛔ Never

  • A small or short tank
  • Dry air with no water dish
  • Crowded housing

Common white-lipped tree frog questions

How hard are White-Lipped Tree Frogs to keep — are they good for beginners?

Intermediate. The world's largest tree frog — a big, gentle giant that needs real space.

What do White-Lipped Tree Frogs eat?

Large gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + roaches

What size tank do White-Lipped Tree Frogs need?

Large tall arboreal (24 in+ tall, 1–2), sturdy branches

What temperature do White-Lipped Tree Frogs need?

75–82°F day, cooler at night

What humidity do White-Lipped Tree Frogs need?

60–80% with a large water dish

How long do White-Lipped Tree Frogs live?

10+ years

What are the signs White-Lipped Tree Frogs are sick?

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

🧠 Myths, kindly busted

Common myths about this kind of amphibian, gently corrected — each one checked against a named source, never a pet-shop rumour.

“Tree frogs are easy, low-maintenance starter pets.”

They are rewarding, but they do take real work: daily misting to hold humidity, regular cleaning, and a steady supply of live insects. Wonderful once set up — just not effortless. — Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital (Dr. Gregory Rich, DVM)

“You can handle a tree frog like a hamster.”

A frog's skin is delicate and permeable, so oils, salts and soap on our hands can harm it. Handle only when needed, with moistened, powder-free gloves or clean, wet hands — it is very much a look-don't-hold pet. — PetMD (Maria Zayas, DVM)

“A tree frog can live in a small, flat tank.”

Tree frogs are arboreal climbers that need a tall enclosure with branches and plants to climb, not just floor space. Giving them height lets them behave naturally. — Agriculture Victoria — Code of Practice for Amphibians in Captivity

🐸 Did you know? — White-Lipped Tree Frog fun facts

Little true delights about the white-lipped tree frog — each one checked against a named source, no old-wives' trivia.

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Free tools for the white-lipped tree frog

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Symptom checker Triage a worrying sign and know when to see a vet. Arboreal setup planner Nail the climate + build for your tree frog. Is my frog fat? Check body condition — over or under. Vivarium builder Plan a bioactive planted vivarium. Feeder culture Culture your own feeder insects, cheaply. Male or female? The honest way to sex this one — and when you can tell. What does a white-lipped tree frog cost? The honest cost — setup vs ongoing, and where to save. No price tags. Common questions Real questions keepers ask — answered straight.

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