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Barking Tree Frog
Hyla gratiosa
A chunky, bright green American treefrog with a loud bark — a bold, hardy, ground-and-canopy climber that hides in plain sight.
2–2.5 in7–10 years
Habitat
Enclosure
18×18×24 in tall minimum
Temperature
75–85°F
Humidity / Water
60–70% · misted nightly
Heating & lighting
Tall tank with vertical branches and dense foliage, 75-85°F with gentle basking spot, large dechlorinated water dish for nightly soaking.
Diet
Feed these
- Crickets
- Dubia roaches
- Silkworms
- Waxworms as treats
Never feed
- Handling — skin irritation for both of you
- Cramped tanks — they are active jumpers
- Water dishes without dechlorinator
Feed every other day. Named for their loud dog-like bark from hidden perches — one of the few frogs that calls during the day in captivity.
Cohabitation
Can live with
Other barking tree frogs — groups
Never house with
Small frogs — they eat them Tropical dart frogs Anoles and small lizards
A group of 2-3 works in a tall planted tank; they actually bask under the light and get surprisingly tame.
