Amphibians
White's tree frog care guide
Ranoidea caerulea
A hardy, docile, chunky tree frog (also listed as Litoria caerulea). Very forgiving for beginners.
Arboreal — vertical height first
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Arboreal — vertical height first. An adult white's tree 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).
- Hatchling / baby
- 12" L × 12" W × 12" H recommended · min 12" L × 12" W × 12" H
- Juvenile
- 18" L × 12" W × 24" H recommended · min 12" L × 12" W × 18" H
- Adult
- 24" L × 18" W × 36" H recommended · min 18" L × 18" W × 24" H
Temperature and heating
Low-wattage heat lamp on a thermostat for a gentle warm spot; never heat mats under wet substrate.
- Basking / warm surface
- Warm spot 82–85°F
- Warm side (ambient)
- 78–82°F
- Cool side (ambient)
- 72–76°F
- Night
- 65–72°F
Lighting and UVB
UVB: Low-level UVB beneficial (ShadeDweller / T5 6%). 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 50–70%. Mist once daily and let it dry between; large shallow water dish.
Substrate and depth
Coco fiber or bioactive soil. Depth: 2–3 in.
Diet and feeding
Gut-loaded insects (crickets, dubia, worms) dusted with calcium; vitamins weekly.
Enclosure tips and furnishing
- Hides on both the warm and cool sides
- Clean water available at all times
- Branches and foliage for climbing and cover
Build list
- Enclosure at adult size — Buy for the adult footprint to avoid repeated upgrades.
- Digital thermostat — Every heat source must run through a thermostat — unregulated heat burns animals.
- Two digital probe thermometers + hygrometer — Read the warm side, cool side and humidity directly.
White's tree frog FAQ
How big should an adult White's tree 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 a White's tree frog need?
Basking or warm surface Warm spot 82–85°F, warm side 78–82°F, cool side 72–76°F, night 65–72°F. Low-wattage heat lamp on a thermostat for a gentle warm spot; never heat mats under wet substrate.
Does a White's tree frog need UVB?
Low-level UVB beneficial (ShadeDweller / T5 6%). Photoperiod: 12 hours on, 12 hours off.
What humidity does a White's tree frog need?
50–70%. Mist once daily and let it dry between; large shallow water dish.
What substrate is best for a White's tree frog?
Coco fiber or bioactive soil, at a depth of 2–3 in.
How big does a White's tree frog enclosure need to be for a hatchling?
Hatchling / baby: 12" L × 12" W × 12" H recommended, minimum 12" L × 12" W × 12" H. Scale up to the adult footprint as the animal grows.
Sources
Put this guide to work
Apply these targets to your own white's tree frog record, then log feedings, sheds and weights against them.