Agalychnis Callidryas Care Guide

Housing Requirements

• Terrarium Size: 18 x 18 x 24 exo terra for a pair.
• Temperature: Maintain 72–78 °F (22–26 °C) during the day with a nighttime drop to 68–72 °F (20–22 °C).
• Humidity: Keep 60–80% relative humidity with regular misting and good ventilation. Allow short drying periods between misting to prevent stagnation.
• Lighting: LED lighting recommended, 12-hour day/night cycle. Do NOT USE UVB with RETFs with an Albinism trait.

Substrate & Environment

• Use a well-draining substrate such as ABG mix, sphagnum moss, or coco-fiber with a drainage layer to prevent waterlogging.
• Include live plants like pothos, philodendron, or bromeliads to stabilize humidity and provide cover.
• Add horizontal and vertical branches, cork bark, and broad leaves for resting and climbing.
• Provide a clean, dechlorinated water dish or automated misting system to maintain hydration.

Diet & Feeding

• Feed appropriately sized crickets, roaches, or small insects 3–4 times per week.
• Dust all prey with calcium and vitamin supplements at each feeding; alternate between calcium-only and multivitamin powders.
• Juveniles may be fed daily until mature.

Breeding

• Frogs reach sexual maturity at 12–18 months.
• Successful breeding requires seasonal simulation, typically achieved by increasing humidity and misting frequency while lowering temperature slightly to mimic the rainy season.
• Males call loudly at night, and females deposit eggs on broad leaves above water.
• Tadpoles can be raised communally; approximately 15 per 10-gallon tank provides good dispersion

Special Notes

• Highly sensitive to chemicals, detergents, and chlorine — use only purified or RO water.
• Avoid direct handling; their skin absorbs oils and residues easily.
• Provide consistent humidity and ventilation — stagnant or overly dry conditions lead to stress.
• Quarantine all new animals for at least 30 days before introduction.