Tomato Frogs

Dyscophus guineti

   The "False" Tomato Frog is known for it's reddish coloration and round body. Males tend to be orange or yellow, and reach approximately 2½ inches SVL. Females are more vibrantly red, and reach about 4 inches SVL. All Tomato Frogs have black lines, broken or solid, running along the upper sides of their bodies from snout to inner thigh. They also exhibit brown or black bars, that resemble cartoonish streaming tears, along their faces from the eyes to the lips.

-In Nature-

Range

D. guineti is found in the rain soaked forests and fields of Madagascar.

Life Span

False Tomato Frogs live about 6 years in Madagascar.

Diet 

In their natural habitat, these frogs eat small insects and invertebrates.

-In Captivity-

Life Span

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

Diet

Captive Tomatoes should be fed ½ inch crickets, chopped earthworms, small Dubia (Spotted) roaches. They may occasionally be fed waxworms, fly larvae, and pinkie mice.

Housing

A 10 gallon terrarium may house 2 adults. Coconut fiber may be used for substrate. The water dish should be no deeper than half the height of the frog, and easy to climb in to. Plants and hollow logs, cork bark, or other hides should be added to the enclosure.

Feeding

Each Adult should be fed 5 to 12 crickets, roaches, or earthworm pieces every other day. Prey items should be calcium dusted one or more times a week.

Temperature

above 65°F but always below 80°F

Humidity

60 to 80%

Heating & Lighting

A correctly sized heat mat should provide adequate heat, and no special lighting is required.

Handling

D. guineti secrete a glue-like substance when threatened. Because of this, they should not be handled unless it is necessary, and gloves should always be worn.

Compatibility

Tomato Frogs will coexist peacefully if given enough space.