Red Eye Tree Frogs Native to: Central America Maximum Length: Males about 2 inches, Females about 3 inches Approximate Life Span: 3-5 Years General Information: Red Eye Tree Frogs do best in large groups of 4 to 5 pairs in a large terrarium. They reach maturity in about 1 to 2 years. Females are generally much larger than males. Enclosure: Must be a well-ventilated enclosure that can hold water. The taller the better. Generally you would need about 10 gallons per pair, (ie. 2 pair=20g, 3pair=30g, etc.) Substrate: Use a mixture of peat mosstop soil about 3 inches deep. Change about every month or when substrate seems soiled. You may add sphagnum moss on top to help with humidity. Live plants with large leaves may be used to provide cover and possible egg sites. Temperature and Humidity: Humidity levels should be kept about 70-90%. Mist twice daily with dechlorinated water. If wter drops form on glass between mistings than the tank is too humid. Day time temperatures should be around 76° with a nightime temperature of 70°. Heating: The easiest way to keep a constant temperature is with an under the tank heater on one half of the tank. Use a thermometer and a humidity guage to be sure your tank is ideal. Lighting: Never use a bright light on Red Eye Tree Frogs. UVB light is NOT essential to their well being, therefore a low wattage bulb works great. Red Eye Tree Frogs are nocturnal and should not have any white lights on at night. Use a low watt red bulb to view your frogs at night and watch them eat and become most active. Food and Water: Red Eye Tree Frogs eat a variety of insects, including crickets, moths, and spiders. Feed smaller frogs daily (just after turning off the daytime light), adults can be fed every other day. A shallow water dish can be sunk into the substrate, allowing frogs easy access. Frogs absorb water through their skin so be sure to keep water clean. Change at least every two days with dechlorinated water.