Description
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
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Common names: Lutino Albino Red-Eyed Tree Frog, Golden Red-Eyed Tree Frog.
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“Red-Eyed Tree Frog” comes from the species’ iconic bright red eyes.
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“Lutino” refers to the genetic morph that removes dark pigmentation, leaving golden-yellow or orange body tones.
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Sometimes called Albino Red-Eye, though technically it’s a lutino form (yellow-based albinism), not a complete albino.
Characteristics
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Same species as the classic Red-Eyed Tree Frog but with unique coloration.
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Arboreal, nocturnal, and known for their calm temperament and dramatic eye-flash defense display.
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Rare in the pet trade compared to wild-type coloration.
Recommended Vivarium Size
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Minimum: 18” x 18” x 24” for a pair or small group.
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Vertical enclosure with live plants, cork, and broad leaves for resting and breeding sites.
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Provide perches near the top, as they prefer sleeping on large leaves.
Temperature
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Daytime: 75–82°F (24–28°C).
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Nighttime: 68–74°F (20–23°C).
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Avoid prolonged exposure above 85°F.
Humidity
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70–90%, maintained with daily misting.
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Requires both high humidity and good ventilation to stay healthy.
Size of Frog
Life Span
Feeding
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Diet: crickets, roaches, moths, and other appropriately sized insects.
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Feed 3–4 times per week.
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Dust feeders with calcium and multivitamins 2–3 times weekly.
Color/Pattern
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Lutino morphs have bright yellow to golden-orange dorsal coloration instead of green.
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Retain the species’ classic red eyes, orange toes, and blue/yellow flank striping, though the flank colors may appear softer or lighter.
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Strikingly unique compared to wild-type frogs.
Social Behavior
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Can be housed in small groups if enclosure is large and planted.
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Males call at night, especially during breeding season.
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Generally peaceful and not aggressive.
How to Determine Sex
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Males: smaller, slimmer, with nuptial pads on forearms; produce advertisement calls.
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Females: larger, bulkier, especially when gravid.
How to Breed
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Triggered by rain chamber conditions (increased misting, warm temperatures, heavy hydration).
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Males call at night to attract females.
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Eggs are laid on leaves overhanging water; tadpoles fall into the water after hatching.
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Raise tadpoles in aquatic setups until metamorphosis.
🌟 This morph is highly sought after due to its rare golden-yellow coloration paired with the classic red eyes. It makes a dramatic centerpiece in any collection.
