White Lipped Treefrog Setup

Common Name: White-Lipped Tree Frog
Scientific Name: Litoria infrafrenata Source: WC
Adult Size: 10–14cm (females typically larger than males)
Native Range: Northern Queensland (Australia), New Guinea, and surrounding Pacific islands

Enclosure: A minimum 60×45×90cm Viperia PVC vivarium for a single adult or pair — this is an arboreal (tree-dwelling) species that makes full use of vertical space, so height is essential. Furnish with sturdy branches and cork bark for climbing and resting, a thick layer of moisture-retaining substrate such as coco coir at the base, and plenty of broad-leaved artificial or live plants to provide cover and resting spots at height. Ensure the enclosure has excellent ventilation to prevent stagnant air whilst maintaining humidity.
Heating: Aim for a daytime ambient temperature of 24–28°C with a warm basking area reaching around 30°C. A gentle night-time drop to 20–22°C is perfectly acceptable and mirrors natural conditions.
Humidity: Maintain humidity between 60–80%, rising to around 80–90% at night. Regular misting of the enclosure walls and plants once or twice daily is the most effective method; a reptile fogger used on a timer can supplement this, particularly overnight.
UVB: A 6% UVB tube run along most of the vivarium's width, positioned so the animal can bask or rest 20–30cm below it. Although white-lipped tree frogs are largely crepuscular to nocturnal, low-level UVB exposure supports calcium metabolism and overall health in captivity.
Diet: Insects form the core of their diet — offer appropriately sized crickets, locusts, cockroaches, and occasional waxworms or mealworms as a treat. Adults can take larger prey items and may accept the occasional pinky mouse, though invertebrates should remain the staple. Feed juveniles daily and adults every two to three days, dusting all prey with a quality calcium and vitamin D3 supplement at most feedings.