MY WHITES TREE FROG A good Tree Frog for beginners is the White's Tree Frog. This frog has a funny personality and seems to be quite a popular pick. the Whites Tree frog is one of the few frogs that is fit to occasionally be handled, and it certainly has warmed the heart of many frog enthusiasts! In addition to dealing with crickets, the Whites tree frogs need a little more care than the firebellies need, simply because they live best with humidity and are happiest when the tank is sprayed with water once or twice every day. However, as far as Tree-Frogs go, they are by far one of the easiest to deal with and hardiest species available to be kept as pets! White's Tree Frog (Pelodryas Cearulea)aka Dumpy Tree Frogs Australian White's Tree Frog Australian (Coloration: bright green,blue green, turquoise blue White's tree frogs are members of family of Hylidae (Tree Frogs) and although classed under one species their is regional variation. They can be found in Northern and Eastern Australia, islands of the Torres Straits, New Guinea and parts of Indonesia. White's tree frogs can grow up to 14cm (5.5") for a large female, males are smaller. White's tend to be quite plump and when healthy will have smooth body contours. White's have the ability to change colour from a dark brown to light green, the Australian variety often tend to a bluer tone ( turquoise) and are stouter in form. White's are covered in a thin film ( coating ) which helps them retain water. Diverse, generally found in forested areas near a water source ( where breeding takes place). From moist tropical rain forests (New Guinea) to much dryer temperate forests in Australia. Probably due to access to water and abundance of insects are often found near human habitation. White's tend to be arboreal (live in Trees), although not exclusively. They are well adapted to tree life with long limbs, and large unwebbed hands and feet. Their fingers and toes are equipped with large suction cups for a firm hold and can climb smooth surfaces such as glass. Being nocturnal White's usually hide soon after sun up in a cool shaded place and become active again soon after sun down. Using the relative safety of darkness and their cryptic colouration they forage all night feeding on insects, grubs, worms, small rodents etc., eating virtually anything they can catch and fit in their mouths. They have large appetites and are usually voracious feeders. Known to live up to 21 years in captivity, 15 not uncommon. Life span in the wild generally much shorter due to heavy predation. With proper care this frog will easily live 10+ years. White's are gentle and docile (except around their food) showing little fear of people. White's have now been successfully captive bred and are available as pets. However because they require very large enclosures, special lighting, and a fair degree of up keep they are only suitable to experienced hobbyists. In their native lands although not yet considered endangered, the rapid decline of suitable habitat due to human encroachment, development and pollution is causing decline in wild numbers. Conservation measures worldwide for amphibians need to be supported if we want to be able to continue to enjoy these fascinating creatures. DO NOT COPY