Red eyed tree frog dark green color

[Alduin493]

Help is that my red eyed tree frog whenever hes awake has a very dark color. Any advice to change this will be great.

[DonLisk]

They change color due to several things, from humidity, temperature, mood, and even to blend in. It is going to be very common for you to find him this color. They change color quickly and I can photograph one in full bright green and then minutes later find him dark brown.

How long have you had him?
What are the enclosures temps and humidity for both day and night time?

[Alduin493]

I have had him for a week now. Day temps are usually 80 and night 75 huimidity is 80.

[DonLisk]

Please see your PM reply.

Also, here is a list of suggestions for a newly acquired tree frog:

1. Place the tank in a quiet room and not in direct sunlight
2. Cover three sides of the tank and remove any night lighting.
3. Ensure their environmental needs are met such as temperature and humidity. See the care sheets.
3. Ensure water is either chlorine free (bottled spring) or treated tap water.
4. Limit the times you enter the tank to only when changing water and adding or removing crickets.
5. Monitor humidity and temperature and mist once to twice daily.
6. Provide enough natural accents to allow for hiding, climbing, and perching above the substrate. Since your frog lives in trees, they are rarely found on the substrate and prefer to move from leaf to vine to branch to explore the tank.
7. Slowly remove covered sides over a few weeks to let them become accustomed to their surroundings.
8. Ensure the crickets provided are no longer than the distance between the frogs eyes. Try using the cricket bowl feeding method so you know your frog is eating. May take some time but its all part of settling in.
9. Monitor the frogs activity and weight. If your frog moves around at night in the dark and soaks or sits at the water dish edge, then he/she is doing fine. If a physical visual condition is seen, then its time to worry.

and finally..... relax. That is what your frog needs to do and you should too.

[Alduin493]

Ok and thanks for the advice. I have the bottom with water would you recommend let it with water or change it to substrate.

[DonLisk]

Post a pic of the tank so we can see what you have going on right now. If the water is not deep and the frog can get out of the water if it falls in then it should be fine.

Keep in mind that tree frogs are not usually on the bottom unless that is where the food is or the water they will need to soak in. You will also want to change the water routinely.


One note on my suggestions above. If your frog is already traveling the tank and getting accustomed to the visual sights and sounds around the tank then there is no need to cover the sides.