Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Your Frog's Habitat - The Terrestrial Habitat

The terrestrial habitat is for frogs that naturally enjoy a drier climate. This type of habitat is not good for tree frogs, or any humidity-loving amphibian.

This habitat has usually a dry substrate that does not hold moisture well, like sand. You can cover the sand in moss for a more natural look, and moss helps retain moisture. In this habitat you will also need some sticks, logs, a water source (a pool or bowl) and a few artificial plants. Frogs do not do well in a desert-like climate, and a small level of humidity should be maintained.

The lighting for a terrestrial habitat should be just like any other frog's habitat. A heat lamp with a dimmer should be provided and the light should be kept on between 10-13 hours a day. Lighting rules to live by with amphibians:
  • Never provide lighting that is too bright and could damage your frog's vision. A 40 watt bulb with a dimmer lamp is ideal.
  • Never have the heat lamp IN THE HABITAT. Obviously, the frog could jump onto the bulb and cause serious injuries to himself. Always leave the lamp on a well-ventilated lid, where the frog cannot get to it.
  • Your frog should always have some direct sunlight every day; at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. Sunlight provides frogs with Vitamin D3, which helps frogs digest calcium. To find out more, be sure to read my Frogs' Vitamins and Nutrients article.
  • Just like in the wild, frogs need a period of undisturbed darkness. This is easily achieved by turning off their lights at night and leaving the terrarium undisturbed.
A good idea is to check on your frog a few times a day to make sure the temperature and humidity levels suit him perfectly. If the temperature is too high, turn the dimmer down on the heat lamp. If the humidity is too low, spray the terrarium with a squirt bottle and fresh water until it reaches the ideal humidity percentage. It's important to keep your frog's humidity in the ideal range, because frogs usually WILL NOT go take a swim in the water bowl if they overheat. They depend on you to keep them wet.

Fresh water should always be kept in the terrarium and cleaned out every day, even if frogs don't go to their bowls when they overheat.

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