{"product_id":"peron-s-tree-frog-pair","title":"Peron's Tree Frog Pair | Pengilleyia peronii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Peron's Tree Frog is a large, adaptable tree frog famous for its maniacal, cackling call and its habit of changing colour and pattern through the day. This listing is for a pair of these agile climbers, which forage just as happily on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeron's Tree Frog is widespread through eastern and inland Australia, living around woodland, farm dams, tanks and gardens well away from permanent rainforest. Natural origin for this listing is captive-bred stock of a species native to eastern and inland Australia. The enclosure should recreate its varied haunts with a planted, humid arboreal setup offering bark, sturdy branches, foliage and a shallow water dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy specimen is smooth-skinned and well-fleshed with bright eyes and clear skin. The species can shift from pale grey through brown to almost white, flecked with tiny emerald-green spots, and shows a distinctive black-and-yellow mottling in the armpits, groin and thighs. Adult size is generally 4.5–6.5 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 bold and active, quick to climb and often out in the open at night. This pair can be housed together, and further frogs of similar size may be added to a large planted terrarium; keep only frogs of comparable size, as larger frogs may eat smaller ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed as an insectivore; a varied diet of live insects such as crickets, roaches, moths and flies. Offer food two to three times a week for adults and more often for juveniles, dusting with calcium and a vitamin supplement, and remove uneaten prey. Provide clean, dechlorinated water at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pair needs a tall, planted terrarium of at least 45 x 45 x 60 cm, with more room for a larger group. Keep ambient temperatures around 18–26°C by day with a cooler night drop, providing a gentle warm spot rather than a hot basking lamp. Low-level UVB is beneficial. Maintain moderate to high humidity of about 60–80% with regular misting, using a moist substrate, bark, branches, foliage and a water dish, and spot-clean regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding is triggered by warm, wet conditions, with males calling loudly and females laying eggs that sink in still water. Tadpoles develop over one to several months. Breeding is achievable in a dedicated setup but is not expected for most keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePengilleyia peronii (syn. Litoria peronii)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeron's Tree Frog (Emerald-spotted Tree Frog)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern and inland Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5–6.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBold, active and vocal; a confident climber\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\u003eAbout 45 x 45 x 60 cm for a pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Enclosure Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaller, planted terrarium for a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsectivore - live insects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasking Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required; a gentle warm spot only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–26°C by 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 60–80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeepers wanting a hardy, characterful tree 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\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest kept with other Peron's Tree Frogs of similar size in a suitably large, planted terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not house with much smaller frogs, reptiles or any animal that could eat or be eaten, and avoid mixing different 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":55234114224419,"sku":"AA3572","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/perons-treefrog.jpg?v=1781498500","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/peron-s-tree-frog-pair","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}