Amazon Milk Frog

Trachycephalus resinifictrix

The 'mission golden-eyed tree frog' — a chunky, bumpy, blue-gray frog with huge copper eyes that stares back at you after lights-out.

2.5–4 in8–12 years

Habitat

Enclosure

18×18×24 in tall minimum

Temperature

75–85°F

Humidity / Water

70–80%, misted nightly

Heating & lighting

Low heat mat on the side on a thermostat. Tall planted vivarium with broad leaves and a water dish — they're heavy, clumsy jumpers, so give them landing pads.

Diet

Feed these

Crickets
Dubia roaches
Nightcrawlers
Silkworms

Never feed

Overheating above 85°F
Handling (their skin secretes a mild toxin — wash hands)
Small prey items only (big eyes, big appetites)

Feed every other day, dusted. Their milky skin secretion gives them the name — mildly irritating, so wash up after tank work.

Cohabitation

Can live with

Other Amazon milk frogs — groups

Never house with

Different frog species Handling — delicate skin

Same-species groups thrive in big planted tanks. They're all noise and show after dark — you'll hear them calling at night.