Australian Orange or Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Litoria/Ranoidea chloris

   The Australian Red Eyed tree frog is also known as the Orange Eyed tree frog, or simply the Red Eyed tree frog (in Australia). These frogs appear similarly to the White's tree frog, with the main visual difference between the two being the Red Eyed's...well...red eyes. The body of this species is green, the throat and feet are yellow, the thighs are purple, and the eyes begin orange at the pupil and ombre into red on the outer edges. Males typically reach 2 to 2½ inches, while females may grow to 3 inches SVL.

-In Nature-

Range

The natural habitats of Litoria chloris are sclerophyll forests in eastern Australia. 

Life Span

These frogs live about 10 years in the wild on average.

Diet 

In their natural habitat, these frogs eat moths, beetles, and other nocturnal, tree-dwelling insects.

-In Captivity-

Life Span

In captivity, these frogs are known to live 10 to 15 years.

Diet

ARETFs may be fed crickets, moths, and flies.

Housing

An 18x18x24 terrarium may house two to four adults comfortably. The enclosure should have many plants, logs, and vines for climbing, as well as many hiding places in the upper regions. The water dish should be shallow to avoid drowning, and large enough that all frogs may soak at once. The substrate should be coconut fiber, orchid bark, or moist paper towel.

Feeding

Each Adult should be offered 3 to 5 prey items every other day. Prey items should be vitamin and calcium dusted before every feeding.

Temperature

72 to 85°F days, with 60 to 75°F nights

Humidity

60 to 80%

Heating & Lighting

A 25 or 50 Watt halogen, or common incandescent bulb, will accommodate heating and lighting needs. UVB is beneficial, but not required.

Handling

Although these frogs might handle well, this should be avoided unless necessary to avoid absorption of oils and other toxic matter. Frogs should only be handled with gloved hands.

Compatibility

ARETFs are social, and can be kept in groups when provided with enough space, as long as all tank mates are the same or very similar in size.