COMMON NAME

Red Eyed Tree Frog, Red Eyed Leaf Frog

LATIN NAME

Agalychnis callidryas

NATIVE TO

Central America

ADULT SIZE

3in/8cm (females). Males are smaller

EGGS OR YOUNG?

Lays about 30-50 eggs hatching within 5 days. The eggs are laid in a sticky nest of foam on the underside of leaves hanging over water. When the eggs hatch, they slide off the leaves and the tadpoles drop to the water below

APPEARANCE

One of the most striking of the tree frogs. They have bright red eyes and the dorsal area is usually a neon-like shade of green. The sides are light blue with cream to yellow coloured stripes. The upper legs are bright blue, and the feet are a bright orange or red. They have large, specially developed suction cup toe pads, which allow them to attach to leaves, branches, and the sides of trees. They are excellent climbers and swimmers

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

Feed every other day with as much as each frog can eat at each sitting. They are very fond of flying food such as flies and moths but crickets and other live food can also be offered. Vitamin/mineral supplement required.

EASE OF CARE

Experience is necessary.

TEMPERAMENT

Slow moving and ponderous. Handle cautiously and only when necessary as their skin is very delicate. Nocturnal

VIVARIUM SETUP

Tall aquaterrarium 18x24x12in/ 45x60x30cm. House in groups. A waterfall is beneficial or provide a small shallow water bowl. Rainforest-type climate. Provide climbing branches and hiding places. Plant with Bromeliads, pothos, spider plants, and philodendrons. Mist heavily twice daily with warm water. Keep well ventilated to avoid fungus.
Day time temperature 77-86F/25-30C dropping to 68F/20C at night. High humidity of 80%. Fluorescent light tube, water filter, basking light and under-tank heatpad required.

SUBSTRATE

Substrate: Layer of small gravel covered with soil and sphagnum moss.