Cinnamon Tree Frog Care Guide

Housing Requirements

• Terrarium Size: 18" x 18" x 24" Exo Terra or similar minimum for a pair or small group; taller is better than wider for this arboreal species
• Tank Mates: Tolerant of conspecifics and does well in small groups of 3-5 adults given enough vertical perches; do not mix with other species
• Temperature: 72-80°F (22-27°C) during the day, dropping a few degrees at night
• Humidity: 70-90%, maintained with daily misting and a well-sealed enclosure
• Lighting: Standard vivarium LED on a 12-hour day/night cycle; UVB is not required, dust prey with a quality calcium plus D3 supplement instead

Substrate & Environment

• ABG mix or similar well-draining bioactive substrate over a drainage layer
• Densely planted with broadleaf plants (Pothos, Philodendron, bromeliads), the frogs sleep tucked into leaf axils and under leaves during the day
• Vertical branches, cork rounds, and bamboo tubes for climbing and daytime hides
• Shallow standing water or a small water feature; a film canister or artificial phytotelm-style container works as a breeding site
• Isopods and springtails as a live cleanup crew

Diet & Feeding

• Small crickets (pinheads to 1/4") as a staple
• Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster and hydei) for variety and for juveniles
• Springtails and aphids as small enrichment prey
• Feed in the evening, when the frogs are active
• Dust prey with calcium plus D3 at most feedings and a multivitamin once weekly

Breeding

• Sexually mature around 12-18 months
• Females attach small clutches (typically 7-14 eggs) to the walls above a water-holding cavity; tadpoles drop into the water on hatching
• Provide film canisters, bamboo internodes, or bromeliad axils with a shallow pool of clean water as breeding sites
• Tadpoles can be reared communally or in individual cups with regular water changes
• Established groups will often breed sporadically year-round in a properly set up terrarium; a slight cool and drier period followed by heavier misting can help trigger a cycle

Special Notes

• Reclusive by day, the display will mostly show off plants and hardscape until the lights go out; expect to see the frogs active only after dark
• Small and quick when startled; always work with the enclosure closed above you and use a catch cup for moves
• Handle only when absolutely necessary for medical care or moving
• Quarantine all new animals for 30+ days, especially any wild-caught or import-line stock