Amazon Milk Frogs

Scientific Name: Trachyephalus Resinifictrix AKA: Phyrnohyas Resinifictrix

Common Name: Amazon Milk Frog

Distribution: Amazon Basin

Size: 3” – 3 ½”

Trade Availability: Scarce, Captive Bred/Born

Natural Habitat:

Tree dweller often found on the bark of trees

CAPTIVE HABITAT:

A 29 gallon aquarium or 18x18x24 terrarium is suitable for 2 - 3 adults. A large enclosure is required because of their size.

The bottom of the terrarium should be covered with Peat Sphagnum (1/4 inch).

Shallow dish of water (distilled water is recommended)

Plant consisting of Pothos, Ficus and Philodendron.

It seems they enjoy branches hanging over water

TEMPERATURE:

Daytime: no more than 82 degrees F

Nighttime: 68 – 70 degrees F

HUMIDITY:

Suggestion for the cover/lid is screen top covering 80% with Saran Wrap, glass or

plexiglass.

LIGHTING:

2% UVB is required for froglets 2 months & older, no more than 3% UVB.

**UV rays help eliminate excess bacteria growth (not saying bacteria will not grow in the tank, but it will help lower it)

UVB is essential for frog’s growth.

FOOD:

Small froglets can be offered 1/8” crickets

As juveniles – 1/4” crickets -  Try house flies for an entertaining treat!

Adults can be upgraded to 1/2” – 5/8” crickets

**adults may be offered small roaches (if you want), they should equal the same size as the cricket.

Dust all food with Rep-Cal Herptivite & Rep-Cal Calcium w/Vitamin 3

***3 parts Herptivite to 1 part Calcium***

Breeding:

They are not exceptionally difficult to breed, but can be difficult to breed consistantly. Seasonal cycling, coupled with a large water volume and heavy feeding, can encourage breeding. Each female will lay between 300-1000 eggs, which quickly develop into voracious tadpoles that eat A LOT! After about 2 months in the water, the tadpole morph into dime to penny size froglets, which are initially gray in color.

Links of Interest: 

Amphibian Care – Good Amazon Milk Frog Caresheet by Devin Edmonds, a very accomplished frog hobbyist and researcher