Q&A for How to Care for a Gray Tree Frog

To properly test a frog aquarium using test kits, obtain ammonia and nitrate titration kits designed for accurate water assessment. Collect a water sample from the aquarium and carefully follow the instructions provided with the test kits. Perform the ammonia and nitrate tests using the titration method, paying close attention to any color changes or reactions indicated in the instructions. These tests offer crucial information about the water quality, ensuring a healthy and suitable environment for the frogs. Regular use of test kits is vital for ongoing monitoring and maintenance of optimal water conditions in the aquarium.

Yes, they do hibernate. When kept at a warm temperature in captivity they will not, but in the wild they do. Fun fact: Grey tree frogs can survive with their bodies up to 85% frozen!

Amazon milk frogs, American grays and greens, and white tree frogs are all good beginning frogs.

Once every other day would be fine. You could just put a cricket or two into the cage, and he or she can eat whenever they want!

If your frog originally came from your neighborhood, it might be able to fend for itself. If you've had it for it's whole life, it won't be able to. It's also important to know that releasing animals into the wild that have been kept in captivity could harm the environment. Your frog could be an invasive species or it's presence might negatively affect native species in other ways.

They love flightless fruit flies, which you can find at PetSmart. They come in a clear tube. If you turn the foam sideways so they don't all come out at once, they will produce a second batch - so do not throw away the tube when it seems empty.

It probably just wants sunlight, and you should leave it alone. If the deck was harmful the frog would avoid it.

If you want to keep it, refer to the article below for guidelines (although if he's been thriving where he is, you can probably just leave him be). If you don't want to keep him, re-home him through craigslist or a pet store in your area.

Flightless fruit flies are perfect and available at pet stores.

Your best bet is to leave him, because frogs breathe through their skin and the oils in your skin can suffocate the frog.

Anything, as long as it is tall, with branches and leaves for climbing and hiding.

Unfortunately, he/she will most likely die. You can put him to sleep, but there really is no way he'll survive. Don't take others' words on "smashing", "freezing" or "drowning" him. These are NOT humane techniques.

Keep trying to feed it and check the temperature of the tank to make sure your frog isn't too hot or cold. If it doesn't improve, you may need to see a vet.

If he's looking for food during the day, he probably won't find it because frogs usually hunt at night. You might want to try putting it out at night instead if you don't want to buy food.

Yes, the sunlight doesn't seem to bother him or he wouldn't keep returning.

Your frog will likely be prone to ant bites, as their skin is soft. If their skin is open, they will become susceptible to disease, so this may not be the best idea.

I had two other frogs, and mine got along well with the other two for a year. They were in a 55 gallon tank and well fed, but one day my biggest one ate the most active one. They do eat each other, so it's not the best idea.

Yes, they are. They are found through most of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.

I would not recommend feeding wild fruit flies to your tree frogs as they can carry diseases. Instead, you should get them store-brought, wingless fruit flies.

The Australian green tree frog is often recommended for beginners, as it is quite hardy. However, you must be careful about its intake of food, as it doesn't get full and just keeps on eating.

Yes, they can.

If they are very small, that is fine. He may also like sticks, leaves, crickets and fruit flies.

Adult tree frogs are generally between 1/2 - 2 inches.

Take it to a vet as soon as possible! If you see the "pink stuff" slide bake into its mouth, it was probably just its tongue. If not, you'll need to take it to a vet or it could die.

Any pet supply store should carry a good selection of tanks.

Yes, it is. I currently own seven grey tree frogs, and they do that too. It might be because of the moisture on the tank wall.

Yes, as long as the tank you have them in is at least 10 gallons; anything smaller could make them fight for the best hiding spots or food.

The other really nutritious option is mealworms, they're fairly inexpensive and easy to keep. Make sure to gut load the insects 12 hours before feeding time.

No. You should use eco earth, it's inexpensive and it will last for a few months with regular spot cleaning.

You can raise the humidity by adding certain substrates. From personal experience, I find that co-co fiber is very effective. If you plan to have a tree frog in it make sure you put something on top of the substrate like sphagnum moss, leaf litter, or both to make sure the co-co fiber does not stick to your frog's skin.