{"product_id":"northern-dwarf-tree-frog","title":"Northern Dwarf Tree Frog | Carichyla bicolor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tiny, lively tropical tree frog barely the length of a thumbnail, the Northern Dwarf Tree Frog packs plenty of character into a small, active body and does best watched rather than handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild it occurs across tropical northern Australia, from the Kimberley in Western Australia east to around Bowen in Queensland, living among reeds, grasses and shrubs in Melaleuca swamps, floodplains, lagoons and vegetated ponds. Natural origin for this listing is tropical northern Australia. The enclosure should recreate a warm, humid, densely planted setting with fine reeds, grasses and foliage and a shallow water source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy frog ranges from bright green to fawn or tan, often with a paler stripe along the side, with clear eyes and a slender build. Adult size is generally 2.5–3.5 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 suitably planted terrarium; house only frogs of matching size and keep handling to a minimum given their delicate skin and small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as an insectivore; small live insects such as pinhead to small crickets, fruit flies, small black soldier fly larvae and other tiny feeders. 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 24–29°C by day with a cooler night drop to around 20–24°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 small clutches are attached to vegetation around still water during the warm wet season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarichyla bicolor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Dwarf Tree Frog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReeds, swamps and lagoons of tropical northern Australia (Kimberley, WA to Bowen, QLD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–3.5 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\u003e24–29°C day, 20–24°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 group of active dwarf frogs\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 Northern 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":55234112192803,"sku":"AA3179","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/northern-dwarf-tree-frog-43078576636195-fx.webp?v=1790319673","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/northern-dwarf-tree-frog","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}