Hyperolius and Heterixalus

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Hyperolius argus (looks more like H. pusillus, could be)





Heterixalus madagascariensis female

[John]

I've never seen Heterixalus before. What are their habits and requirements?

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Heterixalus is a genus of reed frogs native to Madagascar composed of just around a dozen species, H. alboguttatus is probably the one that's most available from this genus. I've not seen madagascariensis for sale this year but Devin Edmonds bred his last year so they were available for a few months then.

Their care is pretty simple, they prefer warmer temps but will still feed at cooler temps. I have a basking spot of about 92F and a partial screen top with glass over the rest. They can be treated similarly to most treefrogs and will eat large food for their size. When mine were .75 inches they were eating half sized crickets without a problem.

[Kurt]

Love the Heterixalus madagascariensis.

[John]

Emily, thank you very much for the information and I'm glad you have joined us here.

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Emily, thank you very much for the information and I'm glad you have joined us here.

Thanks John!