Cover in terrarium

[Sanimal]

Do my Hyla Cinereas need more cover (in terms of plants/hiding places) in the uppermost reaches of the terrarium because they are arboreal? Or is it alright that all the leaves of the plant are lower in the terrarium (by the way that picture was taken a little while ago, so I'll try to get another picture up of what the plant looks like now)? Thank you!

[UncleChester]

More cover and perches up high would be ideal. Mine spends 90% of its time in the top 10% of the tank. The light at the top will also give off some heat, so the more options they have to perch at different distances to it the better.

[Sanimal]

So here's what the tank looks like now. Should I still add more cover?

[Sunshine]

Looking good! You still have some usable climbing space, so I would add more perches like Brian said. Sticks, fake vines, tall sturdy plants like snake plants... I saw fake mushroom ledges somewhere too...don't remember where though. I'll see what else I can find.

[Sanimal]

Alright, thank you!

[Sunshine]

I found this at LLLreptile.com Sorry the picture is so huge. It's Their small mushroom ledge. 4"x7" I think. Check out the Website. They have some pretty cool stuff!

[Sanimal]

Ok, thanks!

[Sunshine]

You are welcome! Post pics when it's done!

[Sanimal]

I will post pics! I just have to wait for my birthday (soon) because I will get money to buy some items. I'm also excited to see the finished result!

[UncleChester]

If money is tight, I would just look to add another hard perch high up to make use of the space on the left and more towards the front of your tank. Another branch/stick thing like you have or one of those mushroom ledges would be good, or even a piece of wood from outside (a good guide on doing this safely- Caudata Culture Articles - Wood in Vivaria). Your existing vine will eventually grow to give as much cover as you want.

Not that buying more plants would be a bad thing to do though

[Sunshine]

If money is tight, I would just look to add another hard perch high up to make use of the space on the left and more towards the front of your tank. Another branch/stick thing like you have or one of those mushroom ledges would be good, or even a piece of wood from outside (a good guide on doing this safely- Caudata Culture Articles - Wood in Vivaria). Your existing vine will eventually grow to give as much cover as you want.

Not that buying more plants would be a bad thing to do though

I just want to make sure he really likes the finished result. I know that a lot of viv decor is expensive tho.

[Sanimal]

Thank you for your helpful advise Brian and Sherry! I know I will get the money I need to make it look nice, and comfortable for the frogs. I just have to be a little patient...

[PUGSANDFROGS]

Thank you for your helpful advise Brian and Sherry! I know I will get the money I need to make it look nice, and comfortable for the frogs. I just have to be a little patient...

I am only coming in on the end of this but Viv Decor is really expensive over here in Australia too. So I decided that since my Perons and Striped Brown Tree Frogs are natives I would research what they like to live in and then go find it in the natural environment. I have potted plants that they like and collected branches of the trees (cut down and smooth by sandpaper to avoid injuries) and then found some great river rocks. Cost = zero. Took time to wash and sterilise them and they seem to be very happy with there "digs".

[J Teezy]

attack of the killer pothos!!! Looks good, that pothos will fill that tank if you let it! You could also make your own vines easily with rope, silicone, cocofiber.

[Sanimal]

Ok, here's the finished product! Let me know what you guys think.

[Mentat]

Looks good to me, but I have no sense of decoration... at all !

[PUGSANDFROGS]

It looks good enough for Frog Royalty!

[deranged chipmunk]

wow, that pothos is out of control!! (in a good way ) your frogs will be very happy in there. if you want to scale the plants down a bit. you can exchange the pothos for a ficus pumilia (creeping fig). they normally carry it at walmart, home depot, lowes and such for a few bucks. they even carry a variegated species with white tips on a regular basis. but i would only do that if you tire of trimming the pothos on a bi-weekly basis.