{"product_id":"hourglass-dendropsophus-ebraccatus","title":"Dendropsophus ebraccatus 'Hourglass'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eOther Names (How it Got Its Names)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eCommon names: \u003cem data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eHourglass Tree Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eHourglass Frog\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eNamed after the distinctive hourglass-shaped marking found on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eDendropsophus\u003c\/em\u003e means “tree-dwelling voice,” referring to its arboreal habits and loud calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eSmall, slender tree frog with a high-pitched, repeated call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eNocturnal and arboreal, found in lowland tropical forests, ponds, and wetlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eHighly adaptable — known for unique reproductive flexibility, as they can lay eggs both on leaves above water or directly in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eRecommended Vivarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eMinimum: 18” x 18” x 24” for a group of 3–4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eVertical space with branches, plants, and leaf cover is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eProvide a shallow water feature or bowl for breeding and soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eDaytime: 74–82°F (23–28°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eNighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eTolerates mild fluctuations, but avoid prolonged heat above 85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e70–90%, with daily misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eNeeds both moist foliage and access to open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eSize of Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eAdults reach 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e5–8 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eDiet: small crickets, fruit flies, and other small insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eFeed 3–4 times per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eSupplement with calcium and multivitamins regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eColor\/Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eDorsal surface is yellow to tan with a distinct dark brown “hourglass” shape on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003ePattern can vary, but the hourglass marking is the key identifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003ePale belly with smooth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1710\" 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