Hi
Im new to this Forum, just joined today. I was wondering wether a Grey Tree Frog requires a heat lamp? I have done research and have found that different websites say different things. Half, reccomend a heat lamp and half say it is uneccesary. Im not sure what to go by. I want the best for Freddy the frog
Thanks
you could use one if you wanted its really preference becuase grays do not need a high tempature you could set up a basking spot for him just be careful you do not dry him out with the bulb
If you haven't already, you should read Frog Forum - Gray Tree Frog Care and Breeding
These guys are good at a normal room temperature. I use one 60 watt incandescent bulb per tank in the winter time (as my place gets very cold) with perches at various distances so they can go where they want if they feel they need more heat. CFL's in the summer.
Room temperature is just fine for a Grey Tree Frog, so no they do not require a heat lamp. However, my two Grey Trees are kept in my room which is in the basement and it stays about 68*F or so, which I think, is a bit cool. I keep a heat lamp on them about 12 hours a day with a 60 watt lightbulb and they seem to sleep during the day under the heat lamp in the fake foliage I have. So, basically it's up to you whether or not you want to provide one for Freddy or not.
Ok. thanks. my house is 21 degrees celcius. I have him upstaris so the tempuratue is the same. I will buy a heat lamp.
Unless your temperatures fall below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C), your gray tree frog will not require additional heat.
ok. thanks very much guys!
Mine lived for 7 years without a lamp...so....it's totally optional. Especially if you live someplace warm. Just make sure he's got enough water.
I have a frog. She's fat and green. Her name is Gertrude, because she is fat and green.
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