Aren't tree frogs supposed to be up high??

[Jace]

I got to adult Green treefrogs yesterday and set them up in a 10 gallon aquarium. Though it is not vertical, there is still a fair amount of height, and I put in lots of silk plants, baked wood from a local lake, a large water dish, a layer of moss for humidity and a heat lamp set over the middle of the tank as our house is getting rather cool now that it is fall. On a good news, we are pretty certain that we heard calling, confirming suspicions that one is a boy. However, when I got up this morning, both frogs had buried themselves into the moss. I had misted heavily last night in the hopes one would sing, so I can't see humidity being a problem. I did shut the lamp off-could they have been cold? Obviously I am not meeting one of their requirements, but I can figure out what. Any ideas? Below is several pics of their setup.

[1beataway]

Very cute setup.

What is the temperature? Personally, I'd give it a few more days. My gray treefrog burrowed the first night, and I know there was a lot of humidity in the tank. But that was the only night he did it. Now that I think about it, I think one of my White's did that as well.

[Jace]

Thanks, Elaine. The temperature is hovering between 25-30 degrees Celcius. I moved the heat lamp up a bit as most care sheets I have read said a max temp of 25 degrees. They are pretty stressed, and us freaking them out a couple of times since they have been here probably hasn't helped. I will just let them be and hope that they settle in and get climbing soon. They were pretty active last night, so I was planning on tossing some crickets in with them tonight.

[Paul Rust]

They are stressed and scared. Give them a few nights to wander around and get used to the new home. They will find some comfy spots to hang out in soon.

[charlamanda]

Congrads on ur new additions, sorry I can't contribute.

[Jace]

You're right, Paul-a few days with no disturbance and some light mistings and they should begin to realize that I'm of no threat. They were in a small show container at the petstore for a year, so this is a huge upheaval for them.

Thanks Charlamanda! They are pretty cool-and a lot bigger than I was expecting them to be! One I am pretty sure is a boy after hearing some singing last night. His name is Elton. The other one, which I think is a girl, will be named Aroha.

[lnaminneci]

Jo-Anna,

Congrats on the 2 new members to your family! It keeps growing!

LOVE the names! Elton and Aroha should settle in soon (Ditto to what Paul said).
They are soo cute, I saw some other pics you had posted of them.

~Lesley

P.S. I'm thinkin' my little family needs to grow too. I keep checking out White's....... uh-oh.....

[Jace]

Thank you Lesley! I am a sucker for frogs that have been in petstores too long. Unfortunately, most people are looking for bright, cute, active animals and these guys are full grown, currently brown in colour, and only active at night. I still think they are gorgeous and I hope I can provide them with a good home. Elton has a beautiful call, though JimO is right-loud! I think Yoki was a bit put out that another male is in his living room. Lol!

I think you would do amazing with a White's! I don't see too many of them where I am, so I love seeing photos of them from other members. And I have a feeling there is one out there that knows it's home is with you and is just waiting ever-so-patiently...

[lnaminneci]

Thank you Lesley! I am a sucker for frogs that have been in petstores too long. Unfortunately, most people are looking for bright, cute, active animals and these guys are full grown, currently brown in colour, and only active at night. I still think they are gorgeous and I hope I can provide them with a good home. Elton has a beautiful call, though JimO is right-loud! I think Yoki was a bit put out that another male is in his living room. Lol!

I think you would do amazing with a White's! I don't see too many of them where I am, so I love seeing photos of them from other members. And I have a feeling there is one out there that knows it's home is with you and is just waiting ever-so-patiently...

I couldn't just get one!!! I would HAVE to have 2 or 3, right?!?!?! right?!?! (say yes)

One would be too lonely, he would need playmates. I would like a mix of White's and blue phase.....I'm keeping my eye out for some. But I would love to look at a show, but none seem to come to my area...

[Jace]

Absolutely-2 minimum! You'll find some-and they will be perfect!

[Paul Rust]

You're right, Paul-a few days with no disturbance and some light mistings and they should begin to realize that I'm of no threat. They were in a small show container at the petstore for a year, so this is a huge upheaval for them.

Thanks Charlamanda! They are pretty cool-and a lot bigger than I was expecting them to be! One I am pretty sure is a boy after hearing some singing last night. His name is Elton. The other one, which I think is a girl, will be named Aroha.

Great names Jo! I love them. I can tell there is a lot of meaning in them!

[Jace]

Thanks Paul. I am rather obsessive about names-each frog or toad has to have just the right one. I can spend hours trying to decide. But yeah, these two are special and deserved special names.

[LittleDuudeIsAGirl]

Lesley, Im getting some blue phase babies from generalexotics.com they have captive bread babies for sale. im excited because i just got a baby wtf and wanted a baby blue phase as well.

[lnaminneci]

Lesley, Im getting some blue phase babies from generalexotics.com they have captive bread babies for sale. im excited because i just got a baby Whites Tree Frog and wanted a baby blue phase as well.

That is sooo cool! Jealous, Jealous!!!

[Jace]

Not sure where they will end up resting after tonight, but Aroha was soaking in the water dish and both went after the crickets I put in there. Good signs. Now to get their not so green butts up off the ground and I will be happy!!

Lesley-that is a sign-act now!!

[LittleDuudeIsAGirl]

Thats why I said something!!! I just got an email from the guy back, they are about the size of nickles..since mine is about the size of a quarter i told him to send me the biggest one that way they would do ok in the same tank.

[Rocko]

From my limited experience with a white's in a 10 gallon tank, while does some climbing on the branches or the sides of the tank he seems to spend equally as much time wandering the ground terrain doing the occasional soak. I have found him sleeping on perches as well as on the ground. I wonder if the shape of the 10 gallon encourages more ground time?

[Jace]

Hmm, Rocko, that could have something to do with it. For a year they were in a small 2.5 gallon show container at the petstore. Plastic to boot. Now they are in a glass 10 gallon, that is not as vertical as I like (I was going to convert it, but had no idea how so I kept it long instead) but they still have plenty of room. On a good note, the one I am assuming is female, was at the highest point this morning and has stayed there. The male, Elton, I can't see, but I assume he is doing okay. The blue night light is actually keeping the temperature right where I want it, so I think I will just leave that light on for the time being.