Let's see those Frog and Toad Enclosures!

[SludgeMunkey]

While seeing the animals themselves is great, I for one would like to see what other folks use/build for their Anurans.

Show us what you have!

[Jace]

I think this is a great idea! I've already had a few "why didn't I think of that?" moments while looking at other members photos.

[SludgeMunkey]

I think this is a great idea! I've already had a few "why didn't I think of that?" moments while looking at other members photos.

My sentiments exactly!

[Mattiez]

That's Peter my baby Leopard in his very basic 10 gallon home.

[adawinters]

I know this is an older posting, but it looks like it's been revived, and my camera finally works again, so here's my tree frog tank. My husband was kind enough to get me the 20G hex as a b-day pressie a few years ago, and I've got it stocked w/ lots of plants and 2 big-eyed tree frogs. The water bowl is hidden in the back behind the foliage. There is currently a "bald" spot at the front where the bowl used to be kept. I'm hoping to get some moss to cover that area. In daylight, the frogs usually nap on the rear wall (the humidity's kept toward the high end, so they don't burrow too often), and all night long, they scoot around the tank, meeping and looking for crickets.

I love seeing what people's terrariums look like, so I hope other people keep this thread alive for a while longer.

[Mattiez]

Wow, awesome set up! Not to be rude about a present, but any idea on how much a hex like that would go for?

[adawinters]

I think it was ~165. It's really designed for fish, so the main problem I've had w/ it is ventillation. The top is designed w/ openings just big enough for a light and filter. I wound up building a mini DIY screen lid so that I could let out the humidity and get fresh air in there, which is especially needed in summer. (Before the screen, the light kept the tank sealed off, except for the filter hole, which I'd already screened off.) I basically used window screening that's weighted in place to prevent escape. It would be pretty easy to build a frame for such a screen and screw it in place, but hey, duct tape was handier. (You can see some of the duct tape in the pics that show off the frogs.)

Actually, dendroboard.com has ALOT of discussion on DIY terrarium projects, if you're interested. I don't have any dart frogs, but I've started lurking on the site for design inspiration. There are some pretty good terrarium discussions on this site too; I've just noticed that dart frog hobbyists get particularly caught up in the aesthetic of the enclosure design, and one can never read too much.

[Kerry1968]

I took these pictures yesterday. The frogs tank is starting to get more filled out with foliage now. I got some Helxine from someone over on Caudata and I've just stuffed it in the soil in the hope it will take, that's the green messy bit in front of the water pool.

I also have some catnip growing in a pot buried in the soil as I am trying to grow some on without my cats getting to it first! I don't think the frog minds!

I'm happier with the look of the tank now the plants are growing, though it makes it harder to see Ernie as he hides under the fiscus plant at the back!

[SludgeMunkey]

Looking good people! Let's keep those pictures coming in!

My own current enclosures are pretty basic looking at the moment. I have a backlog of projects in process, none of which are suitable for public consumption...yet...

[adawinters]

Tell me about it. I think next summer's project will be to redo the leopard gecko enclosure, since it's pretty sparse at the moment. But I really do love seeing people's terrariums... even when they're "in progress." One can never get enough inspiration.

[SludgeMunkey]

Here is a few shots of the temporary quarters for my Acris crepitans ssp.

[adawinters]

i love the moss, especially the shape it makes in the water; it's like a mini island!

[ponder]

I just got my first frog as a pet a month ago, so I'm not sure if i'm doing her enclosure right! She seems happy and content, so I think so. I'm thinking of getting another big branch to put in there for her to climb, but not sure where to put it yet.

Enclosure for a Gray Tree Frog:


Her rock and the right corner where she loves to sleep:


Her house and more plants

And the resident of this abode:

[John]

Lovely enclosure but taller is always better - Gray Tree Frogs are one of the most arboreal of all American Tree Frogs and like to stay up all the time. They will do this if they have plenty of cover and perches up in the "trees".

[ponder]

I am on the hunt for a vertical tank. I am getting one as soon as I can, I know she'd love the extra climbing room. would a 15 gal tall work well? Any ideas as to where I could find one?

[John]

15 is a good size. I actually use one of the small exo-terra vertical terrariums, but those are orver rated (and way over priced). You'd be better off buying one of the same shape that is sold as just the terrarium (not in a kit like the Exo-Terra). I believe Petco in the US sells the kind I'm talking about that is not sold in a kit. The brand is Zoo Med I think? I believe I link it in the Gray Tree Frog article.

[ponder]

so something like this?. What size would be good for just one frog? or the Zilla version here. I think I like the second one a little better

[John]

This is the one I was talking about: (second one on this page, not the 12x12x12):

Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrariums, Habitats | Pet Solutions

I have the Exo-Terra and I wouldn't buy again due to the price and not so great quality of materials (the sealing was flawed and the mesh in the roof rusts very easily).

The one you linked is a mesh terrarium and I don't like these for treefrogs because you can't keep the humidity up. Those are really better for chameleons.

[SludgeMunkey]

I have luck with a 20 gallon long tank standing up on end. I cut and siliconed a piece of Lexan to cover the bottom third of the tank opening. Then I got some of that DIY window screen frame and made one to fit. Once the plastic screening is installed, I use adhesive Velcro strips to keep it firmly in place.

[Ebony]

Hi there, This is my out door enclosure that I call my Frogery. It is 2metres by 2metres. The plants have grown alot since this photo. I will take some of my indoor enclosures.