Amphibians
Amazon milk frog care guide
Trachycephalus resinifictrix
A large, bold, blue-and-brown banded tree frog that's active and relatively hardy. It needs a tall, humid enclosure.
Arboreal — vertical height first
Amazon milk frog enclosure size
Arboreal — vertical height first. An adult amazon milk frog should live in at least 18" L × 18" W × 24" H; we build toward 24" L × 18" W × 36" H (2 × 1.5 × 3 ft, roughly 3 sq ft of floor and about a 67-gallon glass equivalent).
Height is the priority; a pair fits an 18×18×24.
- Hatchling / baby
- 18" L × 18" W × 18" H recommended · min 12" L × 12" W × 18" H
- Juvenile
- 18" L × 18" W × 24" H recommended · min 18" L × 18" W × 18" H
- Adult
- 24" L × 18" W × 36" H recommended · min 18" L × 18" W × 24" H
Temperature and heating
Low-wattage heat on a thermostat if the room is cool.
- Basking / warm surface
- Slightly warmer top area around 82°F
- Warm side (ambient)
- 75–85°F
- Cool side (ambient)
- 72–75°F
- Night
- 68–72°F
Lighting and UVB
UVB: Low UVB (2–5%) is beneficial. Run lights on a 12 hours on, 12 hours off photoperiod, on a timer, and replace UVB bulbs on the manufacturer's schedule even while they still emit visible light.
Humidity
Target 60–80%. Mist once or twice a day and provide a large water dish.
Substrate and depth
Bioactive mix or coco fiber with leaf litter. Depth: 2–3 in.
Enclosure tips and furnishing
- Thick branches
- Cork tubes
- Broad-leaf plants
- Large water dish
Build list
- Digital hygrometer + thermometer — Read humidity and temperature instead of guessing.
- Water conditioner / RO water — Chlorine and chloramine burn permeable skin.
Amazon milk frog FAQ
How big should an adult Amazon milk frog enclosure be?
At least 18" L × 18" W × 24" H, and we recommend building to 24" L × 18" W × 36" H — about 2 × 1.5 × 3 ft, or a 67-gallon glass equivalent. Arboreal — vertical height first.
What temperatures does an Amazon milk frog need?
Basking or warm surface Slightly warmer top area around 82°F, warm side 75–85°F, cool side 72–75°F, night 68–72°F. Low-wattage heat on a thermostat if the room is cool.
Does an Amazon milk frog need UVB?
Low UVB (2–5%) is beneficial. Photoperiod: 12 hours on, 12 hours off.
What humidity does an Amazon milk frog need?
60–80%. Mist once or twice a day and provide a large water dish.
What substrate is best for an Amazon milk frog?
Bioactive mix or coco fiber with leaf litter, at a depth of 2–3 in.
How big does an Amazon milk frog enclosure need to be for a hatchling?
Hatchling / baby: 18" L × 18" W × 18" H recommended, minimum 12" L × 12" W × 18" H. Scale up to the adult footprint as the animal grows.
Is there anything to be careful about when keeping an Amazon milk frog?
Releases a sticky white secretion when stressed. Wash hands before and after handling, never use soap or untreated tap water, and keep handling to a minimum.
Sources
Put this guide to work
Apply these targets to your own amazon milk frog record, then log feedings, sheds and weights against them.