Substrate for Tree frog?

[Kerry1968]

There are so many options for substrate out there and I have got completely confused.

One place said to use large wood/bark chips as the frog won't swallow these, another said use small size pieces for the substrate in case the frog swallows any, it'll be easier to travel through the digestive system of the frog. Others recommend sp(h)agnum or similar, I have looked at coir, humus, soil substitute, orchid bark, the list is endless!

Is it really personal preference, is there a type that is definately not recommended?

I was thinking of using one of those block type coconut husk substrates, or humus. I read that humus is better as it will encourage natural breakdown of any waste.

By the way, I also want to introduce tropical woodlice into the substrate, I don't know if that'll make a difference to what I end up with?

Thank you.

[SludgeMunkey]

I use a mix of topsoil and coir for my Cope's grays. Since the needs and natural habitats of tree frogs vary greatly, my vote is a coir (thats the coconut husk stuff!) as the generic basic substrate.

The stuff is cheap. You get a lot for your money. It is easy to keep clean. It has excellent moisture retention properties.

[scribbles]

I use coconut husk soil along with damp moss.

[Tom Highum]

Humus? whats that?

[SludgeMunkey]

Humus is another word for loam, which is (generally speaking) partially composted leaf litter.

[Tom Highum]

Hmm where do they sell it?

[Kurt]

At the partially composted leaf litter store, duh.