Gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor) lighting

[LilyPad]

I do not use UVB with my grey tree frogs and they are in excellent health. I supplement with calcium+ D3. You would have to make your own decision regarding whether or not to use the UVB lighting though. It's pretty much worthless if it's not on a screen top. I posted on your other thread regarding the transport and tank size. Some nights I do not hear my frogs at all, other nights the greys keep me up I wouldn't wrap it in foam, they need good ventilation to prevent illnesses.

I'm yet to see anyone present a good reason for not providing UVB (except with albino animals), have a read of this thread:

http://www.frogforum.net/showthread.php?t=35252

I think that, in regards to that thread, everyone is just tired of beating the dead horse. It had already been heavily hashed out in the other thread.

[Diver]

I think that, in regards to that thread, everyone is just tired of beating the dead horse. It had already been heavily hashed out in the other thread.

I didn't see any hashing whatsoever, as I said I've never seen a good reason presented to not use UVB, truth be told the scientific evidence speaks for itself. It's true that a lot of people get away with not using it and supplementing instead with some of the hardier species, but it's not the best husbandry available and certainly shouldn't be advised as the correct thing to do when people ask the question. Given the option if someone is told it doesn't matter by somebody experienced then they'll choose to save themselves a few bucks. Shame for the frogs though, they're animals and they deserve the absolute best care it's possible to provide, not some 'it'll do', 'OK' or 'fine' set up. UVB benefits frogs - fact. Why would you withhold something beneficial?

[Mr Leopard]

Thanks for the replies.

Making it hibernate and keeping it in my room year-round aren't options. Although, for the last one, maybe I could find a way.

Wrapping the tank in foam would be a last-ditch effort, and, of course it would only be at night. It would be removed during the day and I'd make sure they still have a fair amount of ventilation with the foam on. But I'm hoping not to need it at all.

[LilyPad]

You could also get sexed frogs and get only females. Then you wouldn't have to worry about any calling at all.