Whites Tree Frogs (litoria caerulea) Caresheet

Whites Tree Frogs (litoria caerulea) are a large, easy to care for great beginner frog. They can also be sold under the name Dumpy Tree Frogs. Here are some suggestions for keeping happy and healthy Whites.

TEMPS: Daytime temps should be between 75 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with a slightly higher temp for babies. Nightime temps should drop from daytime temps going no lower than 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

HUMIDITY: Whites require the humidity ranging from 40% to 60%. Whites generally do not care for higher humidity levels than suggested here. Light mistings of the enclosure can help to keep humidity levels constant.

HOUSING: The minimum size enclosure for 1 adult Whites should be 20 gallons. Add 10 gallons for each additional frog. Enclosures taller rather than longer are best as Whites tend to climb as high as they can and rarely use any of the ground of their homes. Large pieces of wood and thick stalked plants suit their size and weight. Whites are not good swimmers, nor do they care for large pools of water so a water source is best kept as a bowl or small recessed area. Water levels should allow for the frogs to sit comfortably with their head above water. A water source should always be available. Covering three sides of the enclosure seems to help these frogs feel more secure to explore.

LIGHTING: Whites should have a lighting schedule of 12 hours of daylight/12 hours darkness. Daylight lights can be simple household incandescent bulbs that sit on top of the enclosure (not inside). Heat lights can be used but make sure your frogs cannot get too close as they will bask and eventually burn themselves.

FEEDING: Baby Whites and sub adults should be fed daily, 3-6 crickets. Adults every 2-3 days the same amount. Dusting your feeders with calcium is beneficial more often to growing froglets and can be less often as adults. Roaches, worms and an occasional pinkie can also supplement their diets. This feeding quide is just that, a guide. You may need more feeders or less depending on your frog’s weight. Whites will eat themselves into obesity if allowed.