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afronamasaki · August 14th, 2012

I recently got two american green tree frogs and have had them for a week now. All is well but I am a curious about some of the info that I have found about care. I have read that I should keep the humidity around 70 to 80 percent, but have read that 50 to 60 is better for there health? Thats a huge gap and I want my new critters to be comfy. On another note they are eating machines and can keep up with my red ear slider. I was told to feed them at night and they should eat 2-6 crickets each. That seems really high and they look like they are getting pudgy. which is hilarious but not right. I've wanted frogs for a long time and I want to make sure I am doing it right. Someday a monkey tree frog or a couple of red eyes as well but for now skids and Lt. Kif are great.

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KingCam · August 14th, 2012

2 crickets a night sounds pretty reasonable. 6 seems excessive. If your frogs are getting too fat just skip feeding every other night until they are in better shape.

As far as humidity goes, I cannot answer that question. Good luck!

Rae · August 14th, 2012

I don't think at this point it is necessary to skip a night at this point if you are feeding them that many.... try 2 a night first and see how there weight goes. If they loose too much too fast go to 3 a night or 2 one night 3 the next then 2 etc. But I dont think they would ever need more than 3 a night. I have 3 greys and they are slightly smaller and they eat 2 a night and seem to be doing ok that way. Size of crickets also will be a factor in how much they need.

Also for more help you can also read the care sheet on Grey Tree Frogs as they have the same requirements.

**Sanimal** · August 14th, 2012

As for the humidity, it should be between 60 and 70%. I also have green tree frogs, and my care book says this is what the humidity should be at.

**Faith** · August 14th, 2012

I agree with the posts above. 6 sounds a bit much from everything I've read online or been told. Keep us updated with how they do!

afronamasaki · August 14th, 2012

thanks guys this forum kicks butt, I will keep you guys posted on my frogs and any questions I have in the future. For now I noticed they couldn't be more different from each other both have really nice white lines but one is a lime color while the other sort of dark olive. One was very calm the other tried like heck to get out for the first day, but is now just active.