Re: Questions regards phyllomeduca bicolor (Wax monkey tree frog).

[GraemeG]

>>> Hello, my name is Graeme Gibson. I am new to this forum. I currently own four frogs in total two dendrobates auratus and also two dendrobates azureus. I am looking towards obtaining a couple or four "phylomeduca bicolor". I am currious to know of the vivarium requirements (tempurature and so on). I am familiar with the term from reading on the itnernet and in books. They are aboreal frogs meaning they like to clime. My question since I am new to this, I am wondering what a desired hight for a custom or purchased vivarium would be (par say exotera) model? or other brand? any recomendations?

Also what are the food requirements for the phylomeduca bicolor? crickets? and the such?

over all input would be very much appreciated thank you.

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[Rainfrog]

Phyllomedusa bicolor are awesome frogs. I know some one on here does or used to keep them I had a post about them myself some time ago. I believe the conclusion was they are a bit difficult and need a rather large environment I will search for my thread and post a link. also there is a great viv place that makes large tanks like what you would need. a bit expensive but I will find that info as well.

[GraemeG]

Originally Posted by Rainfrog

Phyllomedusa bicolor are awesome frogs. I know some one on here does or used to keep them I had a post about them myself some time ago. I believe the conclusion was they are a bit difficult and need a rather large environment I will search for my thread and post a link. also there is a great viv place that makes large tanks like what you would need. a bit expensive but I will find that info as well.

>>> Hi there, thanks for ther reply [Rainfrog:7184] > I agree with your statement regards them being "awesome frogs". I read some where that their waxy substance they exudation to which these frogs carry with them is being used in medicinal research (cancer treatment and so forth) on the web. Over all' as for their contrasting colour and eyes are what appeal to me along with their behaviors and other cool characteristics.

I heard they can grow to the size of my firsts, approx 10cm in length approx two inches in length?

I love the frogs that I have (dendrobates auratus and azureus). I learnt so much from caring for them regards their requirements so forth and so on. Though I have been reading these frogs are almost the exact oposite in requirements, they (phyllomeduca bicolour) prefer a dry climate and do not like exposure to drafts. I have been reading one of the exo-terra vivariums (their screen vivariums) are suited for this type of frog? or perhaps a custom vivarium will do?

I am working on a 30 gallon vivarium of plexy glass (lucite), with custom pine lid top, almost complete, now just I have to work on the bonding with the weldon-40 (a slightly off topic matter).

I read some where on this forum (site) that they are difficult to breed. However that is not my goal' is simply to learn, care for them and so on.

So I Iam not sure weather they do well in groups or are they more solitary behaviors. Do you know of any of their behaviors in this matter?

Over all thank you for the input.

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[Rainfrog]

This is the name of my thread on these. Giant Monkey Frogs (Phyllomedusa bicolor) Hope this helps.

[GraemeG]

Originally Posted by Rainfrog

This is the name of my thread on these. Giant Monkey Frogs (Phyllomedusa bicolor) Hope this helps.

Thank you, much appreciated.