Red Eye Tree Frog

Bring the Rainforest Home: Meet the Dazzling Red-Eyed Tree Frog!

Are you searching for a truly captivating and visually stunning addition to your reptile collection? Look no further than the iconic Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas)! These striking amphibians are a staple of the amphibian hobby for good reason, offering a blend of breathtaking beauty and relatively manageable care that appeals to both seasoned enthusiasts and aspiring keepers alike.

Why a Red-Eyed Tree Frog is Your Next Perfect Pet:

 * Unmistakable Beauty: With their vibrant lime-green bodies, brilliant red eyes, and striking blue and orange striped flanks, Red-Eyed Tree Frogs are living works of art. Their unique "startle coloration" – flashing their red eyes to momentarily deter predators – is a fascinating display that adds to their allure. Imagine a miniature jewel perched amidst lush foliage in your home!

 * A "Display Animal" Dream: While not a "hands-on" pet due to their delicate, permeable skin, Red-Eyed Tree Frogs truly shine as display animals. They are largely nocturnal, and as dusk settles, your vivarium will come alive with their graceful movements as they navigate their arboreal environment. Their shy yet engaging personalities make for captivating observation.

 * Relatively Manageable Care: Don't let their exotic looks fool you – Red-Eyed Tree Frogs are considered a great entry point into amphibian keeping. They thrive in a well-set-up, humid terrarium that mimics their natural rainforest habitat. While specific temperature and humidity requirements need to be met, these are easily achieved with the right equipment.

 * Active & Engaging Nocturnal Behavior: During the day, they'll often be found "sleeping" on the undersides of leaves, blending seamlessly with their surroundings. But as night falls, these little acrobats become active hunters, providing endless entertainment as they climb, jump, and stalk their insect prey.

 * Long-Lived Companions: With proper care, Red-Eyed Tree Frogs can live for 5-10 years, offering a rewarding long-term commitment.

 * Inspire a Mini Ecosystem: Creating a naturalistic, bioactive terrarium for your Red-Eyed Tree Frog is an incredibly rewarding experience. You can design a lush, self-sustaining environment filled with live plants, climbing branches, and hiding spots, providing a beautiful focal point for any room.

 * Compact Size: Reaching a modest size of 2-3 inches (females are slightly larger), they don't require an enormous amount of space, making them suitable for many homes. A tall terrarium (10 gallons or larger for a single frog, more for groups) is ideal to accommodate their arboreal nature.

Ready to Welcome a Red-Eyed Tree Frog into Your Life?

These fascinating amphibians are a true joy to observe and care for. Their vibrant colors and engaging nocturnal habits make them a perfect choice for anyone looking to add a touch of the exotic to their home. We offer healthy, captive-bred Red-Eyed Tree Frogs, along with all the supplies and expert advice you need to create a thriving habitat for your new amphibian companion. Explore our selection and get ready to be mesmerized by the beauty of the rainforest, right in your living room!