Exo-Terra

Exo-Terra is an amazing brand! They always have great quality products. I use their products alot with my Dumpy Tree Frog. Since this week is all about Whites Tree Frogs I thought I would post some products from Exo-Terra that are great for these kinds of tree frogs!









Exo Terra Rainforest Kits
I use one of these kits for my White's Tree Frog because it is really a great deal! It is fairly pricey but it does come with almost everything to start up your White's Tree Frog with a really cool habitat. They are visually apealing and very high quality. With the dual swinging door they have very high protection. My frog has never once got out of his cage, let alone tried, because its like paradise!
      Small Kit Includes:

• Glass Terrarium
• Compact Top
• Hygrometer
• Thermometer
• Rock Background
• Small Waterdish
• Plantation Soil
• Jungle Plant Croton
• Jungle Plant Amapallo
• Jungle Vine Medium
• Jungle Fern Small

Medium Includes: Exo Terra Glass Terrarium - Compact Top - Hygromometer - Thermometer - Rock Background - Water Dish Medium - Plantation Soil - Jungle Plant Croton - Jungle Plant Amapallo - Jungle Vine Small - Jungle Vine Large - Jungle Fern Large - Instruction Manual

Exo-Terra Compact Bulbs



The advantage of the Exo Terra Repti Glo Compact Fluorescent bulb is its size and the fact that it is self-ballasted. A regular screw fitting is sufficient to operate these bulbs. The spiral shape of the bulb enables vertical or horizontal mounting without compromising performance. I use one of these in my White's Tree Frog's Exo-Terra Tank.
















Exo-Terra Heat Wave
I have to confess I don't use one of these I actually got a zoo med one but it was a last minute decision. I needed one right away because it was an emergency but if I would have had time I would have gotten one of these!
The Rainforest substrate heater simulates a heated forest floor of tropical areas. The sun is often blocked by trees and clear skies are alternated by cloudy conditions in tropical areas or rainforests. Heavy rainfall keeps the soil often moist what results in a high air humidity, especially when the sun breaks through the clouds and heats up the moist soil. Because of the climatological conditions, the soil or substrate never heat up to the extreme like in desert environments. The power of the Heat Wave Rainforest substrate heater is designed to create these conditions in the terrarium.




Plantation Soil
Exo Terra Plantation Soil is made from compressed coconut husk fibre from the plantations of tropical Asia. This ecological substrate is ideal for increasing humidity in the terrarium and is totally safe for frogs, salamanders and burrowing or digging animals. The substrate can also be used as an incubation medium because of its hygroscopic properties. This 100% natural substrate can even be used as a nutritional planting soil for live plants in a terrarium set-up.



These are just some of Exo-Terra's amazing products and I encourage you to check out their website at: Exo-Terra Website.

Pet Spotlight- Whites Dumpy Tree Frog!

Are you looking for a beginner reptile/amphibian! Well the Whites dumpy tree frog may be just the pet! I have one of these and they are amazing pets! In my opinion the most fun part about having them is they're nature and feeding them!

I recently got one this past Summer and it has been a great addition to our family! It might be kind of expensive at first but it is well worth it in the end here are some topics on how to keep one as a pet!

Housing:

They are larger than your average tree frog so your going to want to have a larger cage! Mine is in an exo terra rainforest small (see pic right). This suits him well and will be a good cage. You can even upgrade to an exo terra medium if he gets real big. You basically need to recreate the rainforest in his/her cage! This part is really fun but there are some other requirements we need to consider also! Such as lighting, heating, and humidity! These are all vital needs of a Whites Tree Frog! You will need to have a thermometer and a hygrometer these can either be digital or analog. The humidity needs to be kept at 50%-60% if it is anything higher or lower you need to do something about it. For the temperature during the day 80 degrees F-86 Degrees F.  Sometimes it is a challenge during the winter to keep them both at the correct levels. During the winter here I have to have the heat lamp and the humidifier going at the same time! Now on to the fun stuff! Your frog is going to need things to climb on LOTS! The substrate is also very important I use the compacted coconut fiber, it is very easy to use and fairly good priced. I have a bendable vine and basically whats in the picture (right). The water for them NEEDS to be purified with something such as Reptisafe (that is personally my favorite, a little bit goes a long way).

Feeding:
They will eat almost anything offered they are not picky eaters! But you need to make sure you give them safe things to eat. Mine eats 3-4 crickets every night that are the size of the space in between his two eyes ( that is how big they're stomachs are. They may also eat mealworms, waxworms, superworms, hornworms, and the occasional pinkie mouse ONLY WHEN THEY ARE ADULTS! Do not overfeed as it will lead to obesity and health problems.

If you want more information on these frogs here is some sources you can check out!

Herpcare101's Youtube

whitestreefrog.net

and you can always check out the old youtube!

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