European tree frog tadpoles

The tadpoles of the European tree frog require similar care to common frog tadpoles

PH 6.5 - 7.5

Temp 🌡️ 14 - 26 c

Feeding

Tadpoles will eat a wide range of foods

Fish foods like

Flake

pellets

Algae wafers

Bloodworm pellets

Sturgeon pellet and most other flake or pelleted foods are good

Frozen foods

Bloodworm

Daphnia

Tubifex

Krill,

Gammarus

Mosquito larvae

Plankton

Are all great for them , boiled cabbage is also a good choice

Tadpoles are also scavengers and will eat almost any organic matter found in the pond from dead fish and insects to algae ,detritus ,dead plants, fish waste and left over fish food.

The European tree frog (Hyla arborea) is a small, vibrant amphibian commonly found across Europe and parts of Asia, it is also considered native to the UK but now extinct in the wild.

. Below is a brief care sheet and some information about this species:

*General Information:**

-Size:** 3.5 - 5 cm (1.4 - 2 inches)

-Lifespan:** 5-10 years in captivity

-Distribution:** Europe, parts of Asia, and northwestern Africa

**Habitat:**

Found in woodlands, meadows, gardens, and near water sources like ponds and marshes.

**Care Sheet:**

*Enclosure:**

- **Size:** A vertical terrarium of at least 20 gallons is recommended for a small group. Tree frogs are arboreal, so height is more important than floor space.

- **Substrate:**

Use a moisture-retaining substrate like coconut fiber, sphagnum moss, or a soil mix. Avoid gravel or anything that can be accidentally ingested.

- **Decor:** Provide plenty of plants (live or artificial), branches, and hides to mimic a natural environment.

-Temperature

Maintain daytime temperatures between 15-26°C and a slight nighttime drop to 12 -20°C

- **Humidity:** Keep humidity between 50-80%. Mist the enclosure daily to maintain humidity levels, but avoid over-soaking to prevent mold.

- **Lighting:** Use low-intensity UVB lighting (5.0) to support their natural light cycle and vitamin D3 synthesis. Provide 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness.

**Diet:**

Feed a variety of live insects, such as crickets, fruit flies, small roaches, and moths. Make sure the prey is appropriately sized (no larger than the distance between the frog's eyes).

- **Supplements:** Dust food with calcium and vitamin supplements 2-3 times a week, especially if not using UVB lighting

### **Behavior and Temperament:**

- European tree frogs are generally shy but active, especially during the night. They are excellent climbers and can be quite vocal, especially males during the breeding season.

**Breeding:**

- **Breeding Season:** Typically from May to june. Males call to attract females.

- **Egg-laying:** Females lay eggs in water, which hatch and take 2 to 3 months to metamorphose into frogs.

European tree frogs are beautiful and relatively easy to care for, making them a good choice for both novice and experienced amphibian keepers. Proper care ensures a healthy and active frog that can live up to 15 years.