We find the red-eyed green frog or agalychnis callidryas from southern Mexico to northern Colombia. This amphibian stands out for its intense green color that highlights its red eyes, although we can also find it in other colors. It is a very striking frog and currently we do not find it on all continents because it’s breeding is difficult, its maintenance very specific and its nocturnal activity.
Find out all about the red-eyed green frog in this breed tab and be amazed by its wonderful colors.
Physical appearance
Without a doubt, the physical appearance of the red-eyed frog is spectacular, we can enjoy just seeing it and it is a frog with wonderful and strident colors. Although they usually show a striking green color, the red-eyed green frog can be blue or yellow, although yes, the frog’s eyes are always an intense red color. We found small details on its body such as orange tones on the legs and blue in certain parts of the body.
They present a slight sexual dimorphism, being the males smaller and the females somewhat larger. The legs have unique adhesive discs, specific to be able to jump and climb properly in the undergrowth of their habitat.
Finally, detail that the color of the red-eyed green frog is due to its toxicity: it warns animals that it has toxins ready to act in its body. They also give off a very powerful garlic smell that also acts as a deterrent.
Behavior
The red-eyed green frog, as we have mentioned, is a tree frog as it usually takes refuge in the heights offered by bushes and trees. Although they are able to jump (their adhesive discs are highly developed) what really allows their survival is their climbing ability.
They are solitary specimens that only
If what we are looking for is a frog to appreciate its beauty, you have found the ideal specimen, although that is: the green red-eyed frog is a nocturnal specimen, for this reason we will find it active at certain times of the night.
Feeding
The red-eyed green frog feeds mainly on flies and crickets although these must be specific, the ache ta are perfect for example. You can sprinkle vitamin supplements on the insects you feed them to improve their nutrient supply. Other food options are tenebrio, galleria melonella or agallychnis.
We must ensure that the frog eats properly so it is advisable to observe it whenever we can.
Care
The care that we should offer to the red-eyed green frog is not very particular, they are similar to the care that we would offer to another frog. The care green frog red eye:
The first thing is going to be to find a terrarium for our frog: we will look for a high terrarium of a minimum of 60 – 70 centimetres in which we can place branches for the frog to climb. The terrarium must be ventilated.
Something very important is to meet their needs for humidity and temperature, thus recreating their home climate. For this we will need 80% humidity, something that will improve by spraying the terrarium once a day and offering a small pond where you can bathe. While the temperature should be around 22 or 24 ºC during the day and 16 or 18 ºC at night, you can use an automatic programmer. Finally add that we must have a light on for about 12 hours a day as false sunlight.
We can know that we are not meeting its basic needs if the frog changes its color.
To finish with the care, it should be noted that the frog must be able to enjoy plants and branches where it can climb regularly. We can use large logs and leaves of considerable size. A recommendation may be the plants of the genus philodendron although yes, you must install a specific Pollux type light to maintain the growth of the plants.
