Phyllomedusa tomopterna- Super Tiger Legged Monkey Tree Frog-- Container Type?

[jasonm96]

I'm not confusing them... UVB100 is actually a 5% and ff you put a the lower 2% UVB over screen you actually do nothing for your frogs but provide them light, as the UVB is halved and unusable. I think this is why Exo Terra changed their UVB bulbs names. The exact % of UVB required actually depends on the size of the tank and cannot be determined solely on that 'this' UVB should always be used for this animal. What you need to know is the uv gradients needed throughout the tank for the species. If you use a too low percentage UVB you don't provide the right UVB gradients which they need. It's similar to that if you were using a heat lamp, Oviously larger tanks will require more wattage than smaller to provide the right temps. As they are arboreal they can use the height and size of the enclosure to regulate the exposure effectively.

[Diver]

Jason is quite correct, P. tomopterna, like all tree frog species require UVB and an arboreal enclosure. A minimum of 5% in a 2ft high cage if not higher due to the halving caused by the mesh is appropriate. By habit Super Tigers sit on the tops of leaves all day long so their exposure would be very high in the wild.

[viper69]

Hi everyone, for some reasons your replies are not being sent to via instant email notification. Thanks for the info, I will read through these more carefully and respond, as it raises more questions.

I'm only interested in owning 2 of this species. I'm not looking to breed either. Maybe 3 at most.

Can one use a Radiant Heat Panel with this species. In the past I always used a light bulb to generate heat for my frogs. However, I wasn't sure if a RHP would be good or bad for these animals.

I remain undecided if I'm going to do a planted viv at this time.