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Could anyone/everyone help with knowledge on housing a tree frog. I'm thinking about getting one, and am asking help on getting started. I don't want to get in over my head, and want a happy animal. Species, age type, lighting, heat, humidity, food, health concerns, plants, and anything that you think might be useful. I know this is a lot of info. but it would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks all!

Well what kind of tree frog are you thinking about getting??

Wow, thats a tall order!

Maybe you just need to get pointed in the right direction, here are some tree frog general guidelines:
1)Housing should have hieght , short wide "boxes" are better for ground dwelling species, how much hieght depends on specie
2)substrate should not contain chunks of stuff that can be
swallowed (no gravel, bark chips, etc)
3)Housing should have adequate ventalation
4)Housing should have a fresh water source
5)Housing should have a controlable heat source
6)Temperature and humidity should be monitored
7)If you have live plants:
a)have adequate spectrum/lumens for space/plant variety
b)Do not use fertilizer
c)Plants grown and sold for frog vivariums better
choice(chemical free)
d) prewash/growout nursery plants before adding.
e) Make sure the plant is not toxic to frogs befor
adding

ABOVE all else understand ALL the requirements of the animal before you put in in your enclosure!

I will assume you are new to keeping tree frogs, so, you should start with "beginner" type frogs. In other word frogs that are hardy , well known in the captive pet trade, and do not require Very complex care. Whites tree frogs may fall into this category
Your best bet is to read, read ,read, all you can and make educated choices .