White's tree frogs are one of the most hardy treefrogs available. Great for beginners and experts alike. Here are a few pointers on how to keep 'em happy and healthy!

A sleepy tree frog.

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Be sure you have a good setup. A terrarium is good, and should be ten gallons at least. Avoid getting terrariums that are longer than they are tall, because these frogs love to climb. The terrain can be dirt, bark, or small gravel. A small water dish also is a must but make sure in is no deeper that 1/2 inch for froglets and 1 inch deep for adults as they are not good swimmers and can drown! Be sure the frog has things to climb on, and lots of places to hide in. Treefrogs enjoy plants. It is better to buy fake plants, because some real ones are poisonous to frogs.
Keep the humidity up. If you don't, treefrogs will dry up and die. You need to mist the living space frequently to keep humidity between 65% and 90%. You can do this with a spray bottle, and do it several time per day. If you do not wish to use a spray bottle, or are unable to do so very frequently, an automatic mister can be purchased at most pet stores. These can be set to keep humidity within a certain range. You need a hygrometer to moniter humidity and a thermometer for temperature.
The temperature should be kept between 65 and 80 degrees. If your home is cool at night, or has no heating, a small heater can be purchased to keep under the frog's terrarium. If you have no cooling system in the summer, you will have to find a way to keep your frog's area cool. Preferrably not a fan, because this can act as a de-humidifier.
Feed your frog around a dozen (give or take a few, depending on your frog's weight) small or medium crickets per week. The crickets should have nutrients dusted on them before feeding them to your frog. You can buy crickets with the nutrients already on them at most pet stores, or you can buy the powder seperate and sprinkle it on yourself. You can feed your frogs mealworms occasionally as a treat.
Be sure your frog is healthy. Although White's Treefrogs are among the toughest breeds available, they are especially prone to overeating. Some can even form fat all over the body, especially above the eyes, which can lead to blindness. If you think your frog is too skinny, feed them a few extra crickets per week, but cut back once your frog puts on more weight. Learn how to diagnose frog illnesses to help keep them healthy. If you suspect that your frog may be ill, see a vet with amphibian experience right away. Almost all frog illnesses are fatal if medical attention is not sought right away.
You can take your frog out of its cage occasionally, just not too much. White's Treefrogs are one of the only frogs that actually enjoy being handled and socializing with humans. They are also known for their lack of fear. Some people are even known to bring their White's with them places, allowing the frogs to sit on their shoulder. However, do not attempt this unless you are certain that your frog will not jump off your shoulder (most can be trained not to) and is not afraid of crowds.
White's Treefrogs are not only social with humans, but other frogs as well. You can buy your frog a companion. They get along with other White's (be sure they are both the same gender unless you want babies), Red Eyed Tree Frogs, and Green Tree Frogs. Be sure they are all around the same size because large frogs will eat smaller ones.

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Give your frog lots of space to climb.
Learn to diagnose treefrog illnesses.
You can take your frog out to play occasionally.
Your frog may want another tree frog for company.
If you do not have time to spray the cage several times a day, consider buying an automatic one.
Do not let them get out