{"product_id":"malayian-leaf-frog","title":"Malayan Leaf Frog","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eCommon Name: Malayan Horned Frog \/ Long-nosed Horned Frog\u003cbr data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eScientific Name: Megophrys nasuta\u003cbr data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eSource: WC\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eAdult Size: Typically around 8–13 cm snout-to-vent length\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eNative Range: Southeast Asia including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Borneo\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eEnclosure: Terrestrial rainforest terrarium; minimum around 60 × 45 × 45 cm with deep leaf litter, soft substrate and dense cover\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eHeating: Ambient 22–26 °C; no dedicated basking spot required; night drop around 20–22 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eHumidity: 70–90 % with regular misting and good airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eUVB: low-level UVB\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; insects such as crickets, roaches and worms offered 3 times a week\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eWater: Shallow water dish available at all times; enclosure kept consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eMegophrys nasuta is a distinctive rainforest frog known for its dramatic camouflage and unusual head shape. The species has elongated “horns” above the eyes and a pointed snout, giving it a leaf-like profile that helps it blend almost perfectly into forest floor debris. Its colouration typically ranges from brown to tan with darker markings that mimic dead leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eNative to the humid forests of Southeast Asia, the Malayan Horned Frog spends most of its time partially buried in leaf litter or loose soil, waiting motionless for prey to approach. When an insect or other small animal moves within range, it lunges forward rapidly to capture it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eThis ambush lifestyle means the species relies heavily on camouflage rather than movement for survival. In captivity it benefits from a naturalistic setup with deep leaf litter, shaded areas and minimal disturbance, closely replicating the damp forest floor conditions it occupies in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia","offers":[{"title":"124.99","offer_id":54764462932305,"sku":"malayan-leaf-frog","price":124.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Megopphrys-nasuta_1.jpg?v=1769029081","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/malayian-leaf-frog","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}