Scientific Name: Polypedates leucomystax.
Common Names: Asian Tree Frog, Yellow Tree Frog, White-bearded Flying Frog, Golden Flying Frog, Asian Flying Frog, and the Golden Foam-nest Frog.
Distribution: South-eastern Asia, ranging from the Eastern Himalayas through Southern China, Java, Kalimantan, the Philippines & India.
Size: 4-10cm.
Sexing: The males of this species grow to only half the size of females, and show a slight grey pigmentation on the throat.
Requirements: These large agile frogs can jump over a large distance and so require a very large terrarium. an 18x18x24" tall vivarium would be adequate for a pair or an 18x18x36" vivarium would be adequate for a small group of 4-6 adults. They require a well-planted woodland type set-up with a substrate of moist bark chips, composted bark and moss. Furnishings such as branches, vines, cork bark and large sturdy plants can be arranged to provide a number of climbing, perching and hiding places. A medium-large sized water bowl must be provided with clean de-chlorinated or spring water. The tank will need to be heated to a temperature of 25-30°C this can be done with a heat-mat positioned on one side of the encolsure controlled by a thermostat. It is not advisable to use spot / heat lamps with amphibians and so a separate light source should be provided by the means of a fluorescent tube for 12-14hours a day, a 2-5% UVB tube may be used if you wish but is not necessary if a well supplemented diet is provided.
Maintenance: Water will need changing daily to avoid the build up of ammonia and bacteria. Whilst changing the water it is a good idea to spot clean the tank and remove, clean, and replace any soiled items. At least once a month the entire terrarium and it's contents should be striped, cleaned, and sterilized using an amphibian friendly disinfectant.
Feeding: For adults a mixture of suitably sized insects including crickets, flies, locust, and moths should be fed every two-three days. A calcium and vitamin supplement should be used once weekly. Young frogs will take hatchling crickets and fruitflies. These should be fed every day and a calcium and vitamin supplement used two-three times a week.
