tomato frog care - Noah's Ark Pets
Common Name: Tomato Frog
Scientific Name: Dyscophus guineti
Adult Size: 2.5" to 4.5"
Distribution: Southern and Western Madagascar
Tomato Frogs are tame and easy to handle. You should make sure to wash your hands before and after handling. Tomato Frogs do well in groups.
Captive Environment:
An adult Tomato Frog will require at least a 10 gallon aquarium. Tomato Frogs require a thick layer of shredded coconut husks or reptile bark that you should change every 3-4 days. Provide live or artificial plants and other places to hide.
Temperature:
Tomato Frog are indigenous to tropical forest, therefore, it's crucial that they be provided a temperature range of 76-83°F during the day and in the low 70's°F and 80's°F at night. There are several methods for establishing the proper temperature range for your reptile. Using spotlights of variable wattage incandescent bulbs on the outside of the enclosure, and under tank heaters or any combination of these. Never place lights inside the enclosure where the reptile could come in contact with them and get burned. Use a thermometer to ensure proper temperature range is maintained.
Lighting:
UVB emitting full spectrum lighting is optional for your nocturnal reptile. However it may prove to be beneficial to the long term care of your pet reptile. To view your lizard during its waking hours, use a red or night light bulb. The light should be positioned less than 18" from your pet for maximum effect. Glass blocks ultraviolet light, and air circulation, therefore it should never be used as a top for the enclosure. A 12- hour day/ night lighting cycle is a good start for your pet reptile. Using a timer is the best way to ensure that the proper amount of light is received.
Food:
Tomato Frogs are carnivores. Their primary diet consists of crickets, small mice, feeder fish, and just about anything else it can fit into its mouth. DO NOT LEAVE THE CRICKETS IN THE CAGE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. You should dust your Frog’s food with a vitamin/mineral supplement.
Water:
These frogs enjoy periodic soaks, so provide a large enough container for the frog to soak and drink in, and also mist the enclosure daily for moisture and high humidity. This species requires high levels of humidity.
NOTE: This care sheet is a general guide, to learn more about your pet consult a book about it.
