American Green Tree Frog HELP (possible skin discoloration??!?!?!?!)) HELP!!!!!

[newbie2013]

I've had him 3 months now, but this is the darkest I have ever seen him. Do they get darker in winter time? What's the best humidity? I tend to find conflicting suggestions online. Also, is my temperature okay? Sorry for so many questions, I'm new to this. Just to add, his appetite hasn't changed and he is fairly active. Typically under the fluorescent during the day and catch him all over various times during the night. Thanks again!

[Mentat]

Hello and welcome to FF ! Please do not create multiple threads for same issue in different forum areas. It creates confusion, so I've merged them three into one and deleted the extra postings.

Answering the below questions can help o identify any problem. As Brian mentioned; GTFs do change skin color. The temperature should be between 72-80F for day drooping up to 65F at night. Ventilation is important and humidity can be 50-65%.

“Trouble in the Frog Enclosure”
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1. Size of enclosure
2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences
3. Humidity
4. Temperature
5. Water - type - for both misting and soaking dish
6. Materials used for substrate
7. Enclosure set up i.e. plants (live or artificial), wood, bark and other materials.
- How were things prepared prior to being put into the viv.
8. Main food source
9. Vitamins and calcium? (how often)
10. Lighting
11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
12. When is the last time he/she ate
13. Have you found poop lately
14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine)
15. How old is the frog
16. How long have you owned him/her
17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred
18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats
19. How often the frog is handled
20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc)

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[kueluck]

He looks good, mine go from bright lime green to almost black pending where they are sitting. Also I would jack up the temps and humidity a little. Here's a great care sheet on these. Amphibian Care >> Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea) Care

[UncleChester]

I've had him 3 months now, but this is the darkest I have ever seen him. Do they get darker in winter time? What's the best humidity? I tend to find conflicting suggestions online. Also, is my temperature okay? Sorry for so many questions, I'm new to this. Just to add, his appetite hasn't changed and he is fairly active. Typically under the fluorescent during the day and catch him all over various times during the night. Thanks again!

Cooler temps from winter can affect the colour. You're probably getting more temperature fluctuations with the house heat coming on and off. I wouldn't worry too much about that. Your cage temperatures are fine imo, but a few more degrees won't hurt.

I usually aim for closer to 70% humidity but I don't think they're super fussy. I mostly go by the frog. If I find mine seeking water by pressing into the moist soil, I know it's time to mist more (mines pool almost never gets used).

Activity and appetite sound great