{"product_id":"blue-back-reed-frog","title":"Blue Back Reed Frog","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eOther Names (How it Got Its Names)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eCommon names: \u003cem data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eBlue-Back Reed Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, sometimes referred to as \u003cem data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eMadagascar Reed Frog\u003c\/em\u003e (depending on species classification).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eNamed for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"403\"\u003ebright blue coloration on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e that contrasts with its lighter 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branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eRecommended Vivarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eMinimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a small group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eTaller enclosures are ideal to mimic their climbing nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eProvide aquatic or semi-aquatic setup with live plants, reeds, and water access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eDaytime: 74–80°F (23–27°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eNighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure above 82°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e70–90%, with frequent misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eRequires both moist vegetation and access to open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eSize of Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eAdults: ~1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e5–8 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eDiet: small crickets, fruit flies, houseflies, and other small insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eFeed daily or every other day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eDust prey with calcium and vitamins regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eColor\/Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eStriking \u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eblue dorsal coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e with lighter cream or white underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eMay display small spots or patterning depending on region\/morph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eBright colors often more intense in males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul 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data-end=\"2315\"\u003eTadpoles develop in water and require a separate aquatic rearing setup until metamorphosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e🌿 The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003eBlue-Back Reed Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003ebeautiful and active species\u003c\/strong\u003e that adds both color and sound to a collection. 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