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

Try getting a bigger space for the little guy. If it feels trapped or its habitat is too small, it will jump around and try to escape.

They will not fight. In fact, they prefer company. Pacific tree frogs are social creatures that do well in a large tank with others of their species. A 40-gallon tank can easily hold up to 10 frogs. Make sure to provide plenty of hiding places so that they can have privacy if they wish.

Leopard geckos prefer a dry enclosure, while tree frogs need a very moist enclosure. It would be best to keep them separate.

It depends on the tap water in your area, but I would probably say it's not the best idea. Tap water has small amounts of chlorine, which can kill the frogs. It might be okay for a couple of minutes, but it's better to keep them out unless you have de-chlorination tablets.

It should be okay as long as you have things like water and rocks for it to perch on and hide behind. Make sure the jar is properly sanitized so the vinegar from the pickles don't hurt your frog's skin!

You should feed any pet frog or toad once or twice every week, but they can go around a week and a half or even weeks without eating.

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, try looking in ponds. Otherwise, search for pet stores in your area.

Yes.

No. This would not benefit the frog in any way.

No, they do not require UVB light.

You can find a Pacific tree frog anywhere in the northwest. Try looking in a pond or in moist green grass.

Absolutely! Your frog will eat any insects that it can, however, live crickets tend to be the easiest to come by in bulk.

It depends on many factors, particularly what kind of injury it is. It would be best to go to a small reptile vet to get advice specific to your frog. If it isn't too severe, you could just keep an eye on it and watch for infection, it may heal on its own.

Yes, but do not offer so many ants at one time that they might overwhelm the frog. Avoid larger ants that might sting or bite. Ants, like all bugs collected from an outdoor environment, may carry parasites or have been exposed to pesticides that may be passed on to the frog. This is why it's safer to breed your own insects.

It depends entirely on your state and county laws and the animal you wish to keep. Most states keep lists of animals that are prohibited from being kept as pets, including invasive species and native species.

Pacific tree frogs can live comfortably in temperatures between 45 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, or around 15 to 20 degrees Celsius.

If you drop your frog from a high distance, there's a good chance it will hurt itself. It may even break a leg or risk dying. Avoid handling your frog when you can, and always be careful not to let them jump from a high distance.

A general rule of thumb is to feed reptiles and frogs prey that is the same size or smaller than the space between their eyes. I feed my two Pacific tree frogs a mix of Crickets, Dubia Roaches and Meal Worms. Crickets are the main food for my frogs, with Dubias and Meal Worms on occasion. I have also heard of people feeding their frogs Isopods, Red Wigglers, Wax Worms, Wax Worm Moths and Flightless Fruit Flies. I advise against catching wild insects, you never know what they have eaten, crawled on or been sprayed with. They could give your frogs diseases and parasites as well as poison them.

Any pet store should carry them!

Yes, but you would also need some coco fiber and live moss so your frog doesn't get impacted.

As long as they have a plant or something to hold onto while on the water, they are fine. Mine like to soak in the water for a bit but like to hold onto the glass and some plants for stability.

Frogs, like many small, predatory reptiles and amphibians, will only eat live prey, or moving objects they perceive as prey. There is no commercial food for adult frogs, except maybe for much larger species. Live prey is the only real option for these frogs.

A blue-tailed skink will need a much warmer environment than a Pacific tree frog. There's also a risk that the two would fight, or even try to eat each other, so they should be kept separately.

They need water as well as dry space.

Frogs rely heavily on instinct. Most will naturally have the skills to survive on their own. Release the frog where you found it, or in a place where other tree frogs are established.

Almost all frogs have some defense against cold weather. The frogs will likely take shelter in the plants for hibernation. Don't worry to much about them.

If you're just cleaning the tank, try putting the frog in a plastic bucket or jar with some water and soil in it. This should keep the frog happy until you can return him to the tank.

You should be able to at any time, though spring, summer, or fall would be best. Try to release it near a pond.

There are several factors that affect the growth of tadpoles. Light, season, the amount of tadpoles in a container and food can all change the growth entirely. With about two hours of sunlight a day, and constant food, it takes about two months.

Take everything out of the tank and look on the bottom. It is possible that your frog could be pushing up the top of the tank and getting out that way, too. If none of this works, I would suggest buying a new cage.