I need help (newb alert)

[spooky]

I'm far from an expert but know that tree frogs need good ventilation. A good terrarium would be an exo terra one (glass, with a mesh lid). You're right in thinking that they prefer a vertical set-up. He'll also need a dish of water treated with a dechlorinating solution (as should your spraying water be). A good temporary substrate would be damp kitchen paper (needs changing regularly!)
They'll eat crickets/locusts/wax worms(high in fat, more a treat than a staple!)/roaches and also meal worms (which are high in chitin which also causes compaction!) so should be fed sparingly.
Food should should also be dusted with a calcium supplement (not entirely sure how often, mine get it once or twice a week!)

Phew! Hope that's a bit helpful! Sorry for any spelling mistakes/bad grammar, I'm half asleep lol

[John]

Dumpy Tree Frogs are also called White's Tree Frogs. We have a very detailed care article for this species with everything you need to know. It is linked on the left of every page of the site and also in the Care Info pulldown menu of every page.

[1beataway]

Hi. Welcome. I'm glad you are now the owner of a White's, and that you are enjoying him. They are so cute. How big is your new frog?

I agree that you need to have some ventilation. A mesh covering would help with this.

Food should should also be dusted with a calcium supplement (not entirely sure how often, mine get it once or twice a week!)

I believe for juveniles you want to dust each meal, and for adults a couple times a week is sufficient. If we knew the size or age of the frog, we could better answer how often and how much to fee him.

Feel free to ask any other questions that you may have.