WHITE'S TREEFROG

(Litopia caerulea)

DISTRIBUTION: Northern Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia 

SIZE: Large females to 4 inches (10 cm), males slightly smaller. 

TEMPERAMENT: Very mellow, will tolerate frequent handling. 

SEXING: Difficult. Females are usually larger. Males tend to have a looser throat which may be grayish. In breeding condition the males develop nuptial pads on the inside fingers and front feet. Only males vocalize. 

FOOD: Nutrient fed crickets, mealworms, kingworms, butterworms, and waxworms. Large individuals may take pinkie or fuzzy mice. Should receive a vitamin/calcium supplement weekly. 

HOUSING: A pair of adults may be kept in a minimum 10 gallon (38 liter) vivarium. Potting soil, gravel or orchid bark may be used as a substrate. Landscape with branches, driftwood, cork bark slabs, rocks, and green moss. Sturdy live or artificial plants may also be used. 

WATER: Provide a large shallow dish filled with dechlorinated/decholoramined water. Clean and change daily. 

TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY: Day 75F-84F (24C-29C). Night 68F-74F (20C-23C.) Moderate humidity provided by water dish and occasional misting. 

LIGHTING: Unless live plants are present, no special lighting is required. 

HEATING: Under tank heater will provide surface heat. If needed, a low wattage incandescent bulb in a reflector will provide supplemental heat. Red light bulbs are recommended. Use a thermometer. 

GENERAL NOTES: The white lipped treefrog (Litoria Infrafrenata) can be maintained like White's tree frog but need more humidity and are less cold tolerant.