White's Tree Frog Temperature and Humidity

[asdfgh]

Well, I have sorted out the humidity. But I am still having problems with the heat -- again, I think that the mat may be broken. It simply does not feel the least bit hot inside. I might try covering the exposed mesh as I think that the heat may be escaping through there.

[asdfgh]

I have got the humidity down to 55% -- 60%. I misted about twenty minutes ago and it shot up to 88%, but that will go down soon.

I have also switched the heat mat. This one is smaller, but has a higher heat output. Now it reads:

Max = 32C
Min = 25C
Current = 24C

The thermometer is on the opposite side to the heater now, so I shall switch that around. My question is; does the temperature need dropping slightly? Thanks.

[JHansson514]

i have repti glo 10.0 uvb bulb. im unsure of wot other types of bulbs etc u can use, ull have to ask someone else (sorry) but i dont think u want anythin throwin off too much heat as itll dry the frogs out. hopefully this helps a bit

The Repti Glo 2.0 and 5.0 lights work well for UVB for the White's since they are tropical, but they don't give off a whole bunch of heat. From what I understand the 10.0 bulb has a higher intensity of UVB that is intended more for desert critters, such as a Bearded Dragon. Also, the 2.0 will help plant growth and I have read conflicting articles on whether or not UVB is necessary for White's since they are tropical and don't receive much direct sunlight in their natural habitats. Another issue is that the UVB may bother the eyes of the frog. Again, the topic is up for debate.

I think you're right on the money with your temperature. I keep my frogs around 27C during the day (which is more on the high side) and about 21.5C at night. (My tank is an 18x18x24" Exo Terra. I use a 100W Zoo Med day bulb and a 75W Zoo Med night bulb. I also have a small (5x7"-ish) heat pad on the bottom of the tank.) When figuring out the temperature of the tank you want to make sure your thermometer is not near or below the heat light, as this will affect the accuracy.

It's okay for your substrate to be wet, but definitely not soggy. You want it wet enough that when you squeeze it, it sticks together, but not wet enough that water comes out. Minimum humidity, I wouldn't let it got below 55%, 50% at the lowest.

[asdfgh]

Right, I have got pretty much everything sorted now. It turns out that I need a slightly motre powerful mat, which I shall be getting soon. Regarding the humidity however; I have got it to stay at about 55 -- 60%, but it of course rises when I mist -- up to about 72 -- 75%. It takes a couple of hours to go back down, so is this okay? Or do I need to lower it some more?

[JHansson514]

It's normal for the humidity to go up right after misting and then to slowly fall again. What you've got sounds great!

[asdfgh]

Yeah, I know that the humidity will rise after misting; I was concerned that it was taking too long to go back down. (At the moment it takes anywhere up to four -- five hours, depending on outside temperature). My new mat should be arriving soon, which being more powerful should help in burning off the humidity. Still, all going well I should be getting the frogs at the end of next week as I am pretty confident now.

[JHansson514]

Great! Please post pictures once you've got the little guys. I would love to see them!