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White's Tree Frog

Litoria caerulea · also called Dumpy tree frog, Australian green tree frog

BeginnerFamily Pelodryadidae

The friendly, forgiving "dumpy" — the best beginner tree frog there is.

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A plump White's tree frog indignant at being offered only two crickets twice a week. The point: adult White's tree frogs are fed sparingly because they gain weight easily and are prone to obesity.
An adult White's tree frog really does eat just a couple of crickets a couple of times a week — they gain weight easily, and a chunky 'dumpy' frog is often an overfed one.

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📋 At a glance

Tank
Arboreal 18×18×24 in (2–4), branches + plants
Temp
72–80°F day · dropping into the 60s at night is fine
Humidity
~50% average, spiking to 70% after misting · needs ventilation
Food
Gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets (+ roaches, worms)
Lifespan
10–20 years

✅ One of the hardiest, most beginner-friendly amphibians — genuinely tolerant of small mistakes.

🛒 Before you buy

  • A tall vivarium with sturdy branches and broad-leaved plants
  • A large water dish (they use it as a latrine — clean it daily)
  • At least a half-screen top for ventilation
  • Calcium + D3 supplement (a low-level UVB is a bonus)

A healthy one: Alert at night · clear skin · good weight — but NOT obese (they overeat and get fat).

🚨 See a vet / act now if…

  • Red or irritated belly/legs ("red-leg" — an emergency)
  • Obesity, with fat pads bulging over the eyes
  • Not eating, or noticeable weight loss
  • Gasping, or sitting listless on the floor by day

⛔ Never

  • Stagnant air with no ventilation (skin infections)
  • Overfeeding (obesity is the #1 problem)
  • A dirty water dish

Common white's tree frog questions

How hard are White's Tree Frogs to keep — are they good for beginners?

Beginner. The most forgiving tree frog — very tolerant of a range of temps and humidity.

What do White's Tree Frogs eat?

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

What size tank do White's Tree Frogs need?

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

What temperature do White's Tree Frogs need?

72–80°F day · dropping into the 60s at night is fine

What humidity do White's Tree Frogs need?

~50% average, spiking to 70% after misting · needs ventilation

How long do White's Tree Frogs live?

10–20 years

What are the signs White's Tree Frogs are sick?

See an exotics vet if you notice: Red or irritated belly/legs ("red-leg" — an emergency); Obesity, with fat pads bulging over the eyes; Not eating, or noticeable weight loss; Gasping, or sitting listless on the floor by day.

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