White-Lipped Tree Frog Questions

[John]

As requested, here's my response. Keep in mind that I do not have White Lipped Tree Frogs.

Similar care to White's Tree Frog? Yes.

Personally I do not see the need for a UV light. For a nocturnal frog, I see questionable need for UV. There are other opinions on this going around but I think mine stands to reason. Strength of bulb is dependent on the size (specifically, height) of the terrarium. The light requirement should be for the plants, not the frog. I never use those proprietary "reptile" bulbs.

The crickets are perfect that way.

I like to alternate my vitamins/minerals - I dust with one product one day, and then the other product at the next dusting.

Good luck.

John

[Branks]

Thanks for the reply John.

From what I've read, most people do consider the UV light to be unnecessary. I do plan on putting some live plants into the viv in the next day or so. At that point I'll consider getting a bulb and not think of it as a necessity for the frog.

Something I have left out is if they require a basking light at all. I have a really low-watt house bulb hanging quite a distance over the top of the viv right now for heat purposes but have noticed some people suggesting that an above-viv heat source is not recommended. If this is correct, I'll get a heating pad for the underside of the viv.

May I ask which products you use? I'd prefer to stick to Zoomed if possible.