Meet the tree frogs!
MEMBERS:
Jade (F), Opal (M), Pearl (M), Sapphire (M), Topaz (M)
Genus: Litoria
Species: Caerulea
Sex: Male/Female
Age: approx. 2 years old
Approx. Weight: 1-2 oz.
Approx. Length (Snout to Tail): 2-3 in.
Color(s): green, blue, beige
Likes: hides closest to their heat lamp
Dislikes: being taken out of their tank for deep cleaning
Traits: spastic, chaotic, hungry
**Australian White’s tree frogs often cannot be sexed until around one year old- this is why I named them based on a collective, corresponding theme (jewels/gems)
I have five Australian White’s Tree Frogs in total. All of them are around the same age (almost 2 years old) and they were all purchased from Josh’s Frogs. Only one of them is female, Jade, and she is pictured to the right. She is the hungriest of the bunch by far, and also the most tolerant of being handled. She likes to perch on the edge of the tank during feedings to ensure she gets the first portion.
Opal, the middle frog in the photo, is the second
hungriest of the bunch. He and Jade are always on
high alert, waiting to lunge at any second at any movement.
They often accidentally lunge at each other, mistaking each other for food. Fun fact: you have to be cautious of the size
differences between cohabitating Australian White’s,
because the larger of the bunch will eat the smaller if they can fit them in their mouths.
Sapphire is what’s called a honey blue-eyed Australian White’s tree frog. The name rings true- he is sweet like honey. He is the shyest and most gentle of the bunch. He prefers to hang out by himself most of the time and even though he can’t talk, I feel like he has a lot of wisdom.
Topaz is my blue-phase snowflake Australian White’s tree frog.
He is my “rarest” morph and has a beautiful blue undertone that changes under different lighting conditions. He is the 3rd
hungriest of the bunch (yes, I keep track.). He tolerates
handling well, but it’s certainly not his favorite.
Pearl is the middle frog in the photo. He is very similar to Opal, and to be honest, I sometimes get them confused. The only way they differ is in their number of “snowflakes.” Also, Pearl tends to be shyer than Opal, while Opal likes to get front-and-center during feeding times.
My tree frogs are definitely the most entertaining
pets that I have ever had. Although they are small, they each have their own distinct personalities. I have enjoyed
watching them interact with each other, and hope
that I can continue to help them thrive.