White's tree frogs heading our way...

[rosaphile]

It's one I grabbed at Petsmart, I'm 98% sure it is the Exo Terra Heat Glo. It just occurred to me I should double-check the thermometer too. I'll have to see if I have any other thermometers with the right temp range.

[Badger]

I use this exact bulb, maybe try this one? Zoo Med Nightlight Red Reptile Bulb at PETCO (40 watt version)

[rosaphile]

I dunno, maybe it has something to do with the location of the probe in the tank? My husband has a temperature gun and checking with that, I found that some of the leaves of the fake plant under the light were around 75-76 degrees, while some of the cooler spots in the tank were more like 68 (the probe thermometer was reading 70). So there is a gradient of about 68-76 degrees in the tank. Does that seem okay for daytime temps?

[GrifTheGreat]

What about a Under tank Heater (UTH)? Could help with the temp problem. Not sure if these frogs require one but since they don't burrow it could be placed on the bottom and raise the temps a little more.

[rosaphile]

Alright, I have the temporary tank all ready for our new babies:


Temp shows about 71-72, but should be warmer on the leaves close to the light. About an inch of treated water in the gray dish, half a dozen crickets in the glass bowl - which is butted up against the stick-on climbing branch on the back of the tank for easy stalking access. I stuck green posterboard to the sides and back.

Does this seem adequate for them for a week or two or would you make any changes?

Once my terrarium hood comes in I can start messing around with the big terrarium, their permanent home.

[rosaphile]

They're here!!! Only 3 1/2 hours late (curse you, FedEx!).



They seem none the worse for the delay. Fingers crossed. My son will be too excited for words when he gets home from school....

PS. Just went to take a peek and one was already in the food bowl scarfing crickets! Now they are both soaking in the water dish.

[flybyferns]

They are adorable !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait to see more pics.
And names? Your son will have a ball.

Lynn