{"product_id":"whites-tree-frog-blue-eye","title":"Whites Tree Frog (Blue Eye)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"36\"\u003eWhite’s Tree Frog (Blue Eyed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"75\"\u003ePelodryas \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"78\"\u003ecaerulea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White’s Tree Frog, Blue-Eyed White’s Tree Frog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"149\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 3 to 4.5 inches (7.5 to 11.5 cm), with females slightly larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blue-Eyed White’s Tree Frog is a selectively bred visual form of the classic White’s Tree Frog, distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"458\"\u003evivid blue or icy turquoise eye coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of the typical gold or copper tones. The body colour may range from standard green to teal, blue-green, or slightly greyish hues, depending on the individual. Skin is thick, smooth, and moderately waxy, helping the frog retain moisture. The cheeks and flanks often show soft cream or pale blue highlights. The frog’s rounded, heavy-set build and adhesive toe pads remain characteristic of \u003cem data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eLitoria caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wild species is native to Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eBlue-Eyed form\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exclusively captive-bred variant, not naturally occurring in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e In nature, White’s Tree Frogs inhabit forests, woodlands, river corridors, scrublands, and even urban environments. They seek out sheltered daytime retreats such as tree hollows, leaf axils, and shaded vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e These frogs are calm, hardy, and often quite tolerant of observation. Primarily nocturnal, they become active at night, climbing and exploring their surroundings. They are strong perchers that enjoy elevated resting places and are known for their expressive faces and occasional vocalisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1612\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single adult or small group thrives in an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e18 × 18 × 24 inches (45 × 45 × 60 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosure, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003elarger groups\u003c\/strong\u003e benefit from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e24 × 18 × 24 inches (60 × 45 × 60 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e setup. Furnish with sturdy branches, cork rounds, vines, and broad artificial or live plants for climbing and hiding. Use a moisture-retentive but well-drained substrate such as coco fibre, soil mixes, or sphagnum blends to maintain moderate humidity. Provide a large, shallow water basin, as this species frequently soaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eAmbient temperature: 75 to 82°F (24 to 28°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eWarm area: 84 to 86°F (29 to 30°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eNight temperature: 70 to 74°F (21 to 23°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eHumidity: 50 to 80%, with regular misting and good ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide low to moderate UVB (2 to 5%) with bright, diffused lighting. Blue eye coloration is often most striking under naturalistic full-spectrum lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer medium to large insects such as crickets, roaches, black soldier fly larvae, hornworms, silkworms, and occasional waxworms. Supplement insects with calcium and multivitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-Eyed White’s Tree Frogs adapt well to captive life and thrive in planted or semi-planted enclosures. They are active at night, often perching in visible areas. Though more tolerant of handling than many frogs, direct contact should remain limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e• Handle only with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003ewet, powder-free gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect the frog’s sensitive skin.\u003cbr data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003e• Ensure strong ventilation—this species is prone to respiratory issues if kept in stagnant conditions.\u003cbr data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003e• Avoid overly saturated substrates; moderate humidity with drying cycles is ideal.\u003cbr data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e• Provide sturdy climbing surfaces, as adults are heavy-bodied.\u003cbr data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003e• Use only dechlorinated or RO water for misting and soaking.\u003cbr data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e• Monitor weight, as this species is prone to obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3523\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3746\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"75\"\u003ePelodryas \u003c\/em\u003ecaerulea\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the family Pelodryadidae and is closely related to other Australasian tree frogs. The species is known for its adaptability, docile nature, and distinctive thick skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3751\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"4184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3808\"\u003eBlue-Eyed (line-bred trait):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3811\"\u003eThis selectively developed visual trait enhances the natural blue pigmentation of the iris, producing eyes that range from pale turquoise to deep sapphire. The body colour may vary independently of the eye colour. 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