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    hi all
    just became a frog owner new to all of this forums and frogs any help would be great, thanks in advance, purchased two glade tree frogs, they are very interesting would appreciate any advice or help.

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    Hello and welcome to FF ! Not much information on Leptopelis argenteus, also known as the Silvery Tree Frog. Myself would set-up a vertical enclosure similar to a RETF set-up. IRT parameters; try to find other more common frogs from Tanzania or other habitats it uses and cross reference those. There's also a book with info on it ("Treefrogs of Africa" by Arne Schiotz); but appears to be out of print. Please share pics and good luck !
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Hey you found your way here already welcome again!
    Carlos i have a very strong suspicion he got the same "glade tree frogs" that i did they were mislabelled and as such underpriced!
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    Carlos is right, there isn't much information about this species. The silvery tree frog is a member of the Hyperoliidae (reed frogs) family. The popular name comes from the specific name, argenteus which means "silvery".It is a medium sized frog: 52 mm female with male slightly smaller. There is little sexual dimorphism. There is often a dark line along the snout that continues toward the eye. Like most members of the family, there are several color morphs so identification may be difficult.Nothing is known about their breeding

    They are found in trees and grass in lightly wooded moist savanna.

    There are two main populations of this species, previously known as L. concolor and L. broadleyi.
    L. concolor is the northern population found mostly in Kenya is identified by a reversed "Y" pattern on the back.
    L. broadleyi is the southern population found in Tanzania. They are also found in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

    Recorded food items include moths and caterpillars.

    Hope this helps you out. Would love to see some pictures when you get a chance.
    Terry Gampper
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    Hey there welcome aboard!

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    thanks everybody, have only been on a couple of days and have learned so many new things, thank you all

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