{"product_id":"common-green-tree-frog","title":"Common Green Tree Frog | Pelodryas caerulea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Common Green Tree Frog is one of Australia's best-known amphibians, large, placid and famously long-lived. Its hardiness and easy-going nature make it one of the finest first frogs a keeper can choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon Green Tree Frogs range widely across northern and eastern Australia, from woodland and forest to gardens, water tanks and bathrooms, sheltering by day and emerging at night near water. Natural origin for this listing is northern and eastern Australia. The enclosure should recreate that warm, humid, semi-arboreal setting with sturdy branches and broad-leaved planting, a large shallow water dish and a moisture-retaining substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen is plump but not obese, with clear eyes, clean skin and an alert posture. Common Green Tree Frogs are robust and waxy-skinned in soft emerald to olive green, able to shift towards brown with mood and temperature, often with a fatty ridge developing over the eyes with age. Adult size is generally 7–11 cm, so the animal should never be purchased only for its current size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as calm and tolerant, and this is a frog that settles readily, though handling should be kept brief and always with clean, wet hands. They can be kept singly or in a group of similar-sized individuals; mixing frogs of markedly different sizes risks the larger eating the smaller, and different species should not be combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as an insectivore; a varied diet of appropriately sized crickets, woodroaches and other gut-loaded invertebrates, with the occasional larger item for adults. Feed juveniles daily and adults every two to three days, dusting with a calcium supplement at most feeds and a vitamin supplement periodically. Take care not to overfeed, as obesity is the most common health problem in captive Green Tree Frogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouse in a tall, planted arboreal terrarium of at least 45 x 45 x 60 cm for one or two, with larger recommended for a group. No basking spot is needed; keep days around 22–28°C with a natural cooler drop at night, avoiding extended heat. Low-level UVB is beneficial though not essential for this nocturnal species. Keep humidity moderate to high, around 50–70%, with a light daily misting and a large shallow bowl of dechlorinated water changed daily. Use a moisture-retaining substrate with good drainage, provide sturdy branches and cover, and spot-clean regularly with periodic full cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen Tree Frogs are egg-layers, cycled with a cooler, drier winter followed by warm, humid, wet-season conditions, often triggered by a rain chamber. The female scatters a large clutch of eggs in water, and the aquatic tadpoles are raised in clean, well-oxygenated water until metamorphosis. Breeding is not expected for most keepers but is achievable with the right conditioning and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePelodryas caerulea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Green Tree Frog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodland, forest and suburban areas of northern and eastern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–11 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–20 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalm and tolerant; hardy and easy-going\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 x 45 x 60 cm (tall) for one or two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 x 45 x 60 cm or larger, planted and humid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsectivore - gut-loaded crickets and roaches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28°C day, cooler at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUVB Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot essential but beneficial — UV Index 0.5–1.0 + 2–5% UVB — nocturnal\/arboreal - low-level UVB in the resting\/climbing zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high, around 50–70%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner keepers wanting a hardy, long-lived first frog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicence Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - reptile keeper's licence in most Australian states\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Common Green Tree Frogs of similar size can be housed together in a large enough enclosure with ample perches and feeding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with frogs of markedly different size, which risks the larger eating the smaller, or with other frog species, reptiles or fish. Never mix wild-caught and captive animals to avoid spreading disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize options reflect the sizes we stock; any shown as sold out will return as we restock. Australian livestock for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee. A reptile keeper's licence is required to buy and keep native reptiles and amphibians in most Australian states - please ensure you hold the appropriate licence for your state before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234114814243,"sku":"AA3368","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/common-green-treefrog.jpg?v=1781498498","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/common-green-tree-frog","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}