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Tree Frogs

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
Gallery Photo: jeffb
Gallery Photo: jeffb

Tree frogs are typically found in very tall trees or other high-growing vegetation and do not normally descend to the ground, except to mate and spawn. Some build foam nests on leaves and rarely leave the trees at all as adults. Many tree frogs, like the Gray Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor), can change their color for better camouflage. Tree frogs are usually tiny, as their weight has to be carried by the branches and twigs of their habitat. While some reach 10 cm (4 in) or more, they are typically smaller and more slender than terrestrial frogs. Typical for "tree frogs" are the well-developed discs at the finger and toe tips; the fingers and toes themselves as well as the limbs tend to be rather long, resulting in a superior grasping ability. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Tree Frogs. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

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Topic Replies Last Post
Happy New Year!
by shopunke - Dec 31, 2004 04:34 PM
1 Dec 31, 2004 04:59 PM
by markmark6464
Questions about my Green Tree Frog
by treesofmachinery - Dec 30, 2004 10:53 PM
5 Dec 31, 2004 07:07 PM
by treesofmachinery
rehabbing a very thin wtf......
by amyjk - Dec 29, 2004 05:31 PM
2 Dec 29, 2004 06:29 PM
by amyjk
Tree Frog Questions
by Animalfarie015 - Dec 29, 2004 12:50 PM
4 Dec 30, 2004 07:23 AM
by hecktick_punker
More New WTF questions - thanks in advance
by spevack - Dec 29, 2004 12:02 PM
1 Dec 29, 2004 12:51 PM
by bradtort
How much is normal?
by becca75 - Dec 29, 2004 09:48 AM
5 Dec 29, 2004 12:47 PM
by bradtort
Hey guys, need some help ASAP!
by shopunke - Dec 28, 2004 07:56 PM
2 Dec 31, 2004 07:52 PM
by shopunke
white tree frog
by smilyfrog - Dec 28, 2004 10:09 AM
1 Dec 29, 2004 07:24 AM
by hecktick_punker
white tree frogs
by smilyfrog - Dec 28, 2004 08:45 AM
0 No replies
whites tree frog, bedding/substrate.
by batman - Dec 27, 2004 11:08 AM
0 No replies
Green tree frog
by corylizardman - Dec 26, 2004 06:31 PM
2 Dec 28, 2004 12:08 AM
by corylizardman
rain chambers
by jerrytresser - Dec 26, 2004 09:03 AM
1 Dec 29, 2004 07:26 PM
by chadosborne
funny WTF pic
by jaybfresh - Dec 25, 2004 08:33 PM
2 Dec 25, 2004 08:55 PM
by amphibianfreak
How do I keep my green tree frog green?
by becca75 - Dec 24, 2004 09:28 AM
1 Dec 24, 2004 02:39 PM
by hecktick_punker
Green tree frog turned gray
by SalS - Dec 23, 2004 01:23 AM
1 Dec 23, 2004 01:07 PM
by herpheart13
Nightime lighting
by jaybfresh - Dec 22, 2004 02:36 PM
3 Dec 22, 2004 11:32 PM
by jaybfresh
Insect infestation
by sunbirdx - Dec 22, 2004 11:59 AM
1 Dec 22, 2004 07:14 PM
by amphibianfreak
Hoppy Holidays!
by samster - Dec 22, 2004 11:44 AM
1 Dec 22, 2004 07:11 PM
by amphibianfreak
What can go with RETFs
by lizgirl17 - Dec 19, 2004 11:47 PM
6 Dec 23, 2004 05:53 PM
by EdK
New Viv setup
by Tom13 - Dec 17, 2004 11:37 PM
6 Dec 20, 2004 07:19 PM
by AnnoyingGuy12
Need help treating lesions in gliding tree frogs
by ainriail - Dec 17, 2004 11:06 PM
3 Dec 19, 2004 10:36 PM
by ainriail
RETF wont eat silkworms.
by harlanm - Dec 17, 2004 05:43 PM
1 Dec 18, 2004 09:53 AM
by amphibianfreak
wanting a WTF
by just_jess - Dec 17, 2004 01:07 PM
3 Dec 19, 2004 06:10 PM
by laws-yes
Help with identification
by markamo - Dec 14, 2004 11:11 PM
2 Dec 15, 2004 07:36 AM
by markamo
Clown tree frogs for sale?
by icefly3 - Dec 14, 2004 08:50 PM
2 Dec 15, 2004 05:30 PM
by BryanR.
2 Dec 18, 2004 11:17 PM
by reptileman17
Help, my green tree frog isn't using one of his legs
by zuesfrog - Dec 13, 2004 10:50 PM
0 No replies
Green tree frogs
by markmark6464 - Dec 13, 2004 01:23 PM
2 Dec 14, 2004 01:20 PM
by markmark6464
Breeding of Red eyes
by markmark6464 - Dec 13, 2004 01:18 PM
7 Dec 31, 2004 05:21 PM
by markmark6464
RETF question
by noreaga00 - Dec 13, 2004 11:55 AM
1 Dec 17, 2004 05:41 PM
by harlanm
Cool Grey Pic
by markamo - Dec 12, 2004 10:40 PM
0 No replies
What to do with Southern Grey Tree Frog
by maggie4157 - Dec 11, 2004 07:25 PM
4 Dec 12, 2004 10:19 PM
by maggie4157
Broken hearted over partial DOA delivery
by blackmantid - Dec 10, 2004 02:02 PM
1 Dec 10, 2004 03:22 PM
by blackmantid
0 No replies
Sudden death of Red Eyed Tree frog
by honuman - Dec 09, 2004 05:48 PM
1 Dec 12, 2004 01:13 PM
by harlanm
question about whites tree frogs....
by thodej - Dec 09, 2004 02:26 AM
1 Dec 09, 2004 03:05 AM
by hirokied
Vent fans
by zuesfrog - Dec 08, 2004 09:08 PM
1 Dec 09, 2004 12:07 PM
by harlanm
WTF Help
by Sti-lysh - Dec 06, 2004 11:12 AM
8 Dec 29, 2004 11:48 AM
by spevack
New WTF owner - 2nd week need some help
by froggers - Dec 06, 2004 10:43 AM
3 Dec 06, 2004 09:27 PM
by froggers
White's tree frog eats nightcrawler
by bradtort - Dec 03, 2004 10:42 PM
1 Dec 04, 2004 09:42 PM
by amphibianfreak
Need Kevin Bechardts email address
by jerrytresser - Dec 03, 2004 01:10 PM
0 No replies
White Tree Frog setup
by willowtigris - Dec 03, 2004 10:31 AM
0 No replies
New White Tree Frog Owner
by willowtigris - Dec 03, 2004 10:22 AM
2 Dec 04, 2004 06:34 PM
by AnnoyingGuy12
0 No replies
pics of completed 20 gal w/ extension
by hill4803 - Nov 28, 2004 01:51 PM
2 Dec 12, 2004 05:19 PM
by markmark6464
choosing a frog
by toad112081 - Nov 27, 2004 09:56 PM
3 Nov 28, 2004 12:37 PM
by toad112081
Reed Frogs
by Derek Benson - Nov 27, 2004 04:30 PM
0 No replies
here's mine, set up for juvie red eyes
by blackmantid - Nov 26, 2004 03:48 PM
1 Nov 27, 2004 03:26 PM
by amphibianfreak
Post Your Setups!! Need Inspiration
by hornedman - Nov 26, 2004 01:37 PM
2 Nov 26, 2004 02:59 PM
by blackmantid
Cope's or Eastern Gray?
by redneckzoo - Nov 26, 2004 01:14 PM
2 Nov 27, 2004 09:06 PM
by redneckzoo
Trees? Branches?
by FroggyToads - Nov 26, 2004 09:22 AM
1 Nov 28, 2004 05:30 PM
by harlanm
Trilling Gray
by TW - Nov 25, 2004 01:41 PM
0 No replies
Eastern Gray Question
by redneckzoo - Nov 25, 2004 11:36 AM
3 Nov 27, 2004 10:52 AM
by TW
Sleepy Grays *pic
by TW - Nov 24, 2004 11:30 AM
0 No replies
new redeye tank
by blackmantid - Nov 24, 2004 02:25 AM
3 Nov 24, 2004 04:05 PM
by blackmantid
Please help I don't think he's going to make it.
by ak7fan - Nov 24, 2004 12:19 AM
1 Nov 24, 2004 03:29 PM
by amphibianfreak
20 gallon with extension
by hill4803 - Nov 21, 2004 08:16 PM
0 No replies
breeding wtf
by jasonmattes - Nov 21, 2004 06:44 PM
6 Nov 24, 2004 03:12 PM
by theTegu
Sick White's Tree frog
by ak7fan - Nov 20, 2004 03:05 PM
3 Nov 23, 2004 02:27 PM
by JaxMD
RETF Eggs
by sdnavy - Nov 20, 2004 11:53 AM
2 Nov 23, 2004 12:01 PM
by doc1975
WTFs and eating.....
by twee - Nov 18, 2004 07:39 PM
7 Nov 21, 2004 05:05 PM
by amphibianfreak
30 Gallon Tank. Need advice on frog & frog set up
by hornedman - Nov 18, 2004 03:53 PM
1 Nov 28, 2004 03:36 PM
by Deven
Background in frog tank!! Need Help!
by AnnoyingGuy12 - Nov 17, 2004 08:39 PM
2 Nov 19, 2004 07:12 PM
by AnnoyingGuy12
criket question
by thafrog83 - Nov 17, 2004 06:45 PM
4 Nov 18, 2004 10:56 AM
by ilvk9s
Asian rice field Frog
by zuesfrog - Nov 16, 2004 04:49 PM
0 No replies
wtf care
by jerseyboy - Nov 16, 2004 01:26 PM
1 Nov 16, 2004 06:00 PM
by platanna
New WTFs
by carrey - Nov 16, 2004 08:05 AM
1 Nov 16, 2004 03:14 PM
by amphibianfreak
Swollen forelimb on Gray Treefrog
by 4everherpn - Nov 15, 2004 12:08 PM
0 No replies
Swollen forelimb on Gray Treefrog
by 4everherpn - Nov 14, 2004 10:02 PM
2 Nov 15, 2004 12:18 PM
by jwthought
Smarter then the average frog?
by FroggyToads - Nov 14, 2004 09:25 PM
0 No replies
Harlanm Need Help!!!
by AnnoyingGuy12 - Nov 14, 2004 12:31 PM
0 No replies
Whites tree frogs and pinkie mice
by jasonmattes - Nov 13, 2004 12:13 AM
4 Nov 27, 2004 05:07 PM
by nick_schembri
Leptopelis Vermiculatus burrowing?
by hatchbkcivic - Nov 12, 2004 02:39 AM
1 Nov 22, 2004 11:00 PM
by alybee
sexing whites tree frogs
by chizzow - Nov 12, 2004 01:10 AM
2 Nov 15, 2004 05:29 AM
by chizzow
Ant Invasion
by northstar951 - Nov 11, 2004 03:11 PM
5 Nov 12, 2004 03:56 PM
by marty1
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