{"product_id":"eastern-dwarf-tree-frog","title":"Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog | Drymomantis fallax","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog is a tiny, jewel-like green frog with a flash of bright orange in the thighs, an active, mostly nocturnal climber that thrives in a planted, humid terrarium and is one of Australia's most rewarding small frogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild it lives across coastal eastern Australia, breeding in the still water of swamps, lagoons, dams, ditches and garden ponds and sheltering among reeds and broad-leaved plants, famously turning up in banana, pandanus and pineapple foliage. Natural origin for this listing is coastal eastern Australia. The enclosure should recreate a warm, humid, densely planted setting with fine branches, reeds and foliage and a shallow water source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy frog is usually green but can range to brown, sometimes with fine black flecks, with a distinctive bright orange wash in the groin and hidden thigh, clear eyes and a slender build. Adult size is generally 2.5–3.2 cm, so the animal should never be purchased only for its current size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is best described as peaceful and gregarious. This small species does well in groups of similar size in a well-planted terrarium; house only frogs of matching size and keep handling to a minimum given their delicate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as an insectivore; small live insects such as pinhead to small crickets, fruit flies, springtails and small black soldier fly larvae. Dust feeders with a calcium and vitamin D3 supplement and gut-load them before offering. Feed daily to every other day, with prey sized well under the width of the frog's head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small group needs a minimum tall terrarium of about 45 x 45 x 45 cm. Keep an ambient 22–28°C by day with a cooler night drop to around 18–22°C; no hot basking lamp is required. Provide low-level UVB (2–5%), maintain high humidity of 60–80% with daily misting, use a moisture-retaining substrate, and furnish with fine branches, reeds, live plants and a shallow water dish, kept clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding is not expected for most keepers; in the wild females lay small clumps of eggs on vegetation around still water in the warm months, which the male fertilises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrymomantis fallax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Dwarf Tree Frog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoastal swamps, lagoons and dense vegetation of eastern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful and gregarious\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 x 45 x 45 cm for a small group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 x 45 x 60 cm or larger, planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsectivore - small live insects\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, 18–22°C 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\u003eHigh, around 60–80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate keepers wanting a small planted-terrarium group\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\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Eastern Dwarf Tree Frogs of similar size, kept as a group in a planted terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with larger frogs, reptiles or any animal that could eat them, and do not mix with other frog species.\u003c\/p\u003e\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":55234114158883,"sku":"AA3766","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/eastern-dwarf-treefrog.jpg?v=1781498498","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/eastern-dwarf-tree-frog","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}