Defining Characteristics:
- Large adult size
- Pronounced coloration
- Sparse white spots on the lip, sides, hips and limbs
- Large green disk shaped adhesive pads on the toes
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Recommended Enclosure Size & Setup: Froglets can be kept in a 12x12x18 terrarium, while an 18x18x24 Exo Terra terrarium or something equivalent is appropriate for housing a few juveniles (~2 inches).
For groups of adults, they should be kept in appropriately-sized enclosures, and depending on quantities their habitat may need to be custom designed. Keep in mind that this species utilizes a lot of vertical space. Each adult that's added will need an additional 20 gallons of space. For example, a 36x18x36 enclosure could house 5 adult frogs.
This species can be kept on moist paper towel, but we would recommend a bioactive setup. Standard bio-parfait: clay ball drainage layer, substrate barrier, ABG Mix, layer of sphagnum moss, topped with leaf litter. Springtails and isopods are a great addition for a bioactive clean-up crew.
Regardless of substrate choice, a large but shallow bowl of clean water must be available for soaking.
SPECIAL FROGLET NOTE:
Phyllomedusa bicolor froglets are not as tolerant of lower humidity as adults. Larger enclosures with a lot of ventilation are great for adults, but can lead to stress in younger froglets.
Froglets need to be kept in smaller temporary enclosures with limited ventilation until they reach about 1.75-2 inches in length.
Temperature (°F): Ambient temperatures should be 72-80 degrees by day (76 is ideal) and as low as 70 degrees by night. These frogs should be provided a basking spot of 85-90 degrees. Do not exceed 90 degrees as this may be lethal.
An infrared thermometer should be used to measure the basking zone, while a probe thermometer should be used to read ambient temperature. Our keepers are partial to a combo thermometer/hygrometer.
Humidity: 40-70% is acceptable, but they will thrive between 50-60%.Humidity levels lower than 40% put frogs at risk of death by desiccation, while higher than 70% for extended periods may invite respiratory infection. A digital hygrometer or combo temp/humidity gauge should be used.
This species requires ventilation. They are canopy dwellers and stagnant air is to be avoided.
Size: Froglets are roughly 3/4 inch out of the water. At the time of sale, they’ll measure anywhere from about 1-1.5 inches.
Adult Phyllomedusa bicolor range from 3.5-6 inches. Females are generally larger than males.