{"product_id":"starry-night-reed-frog","title":"Starry Night Reed Frog","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eOther Names (How it Got Its Names)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eCommon names: \u003cem data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eStarry Night Reed Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eSpotted Reed Frog\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eNamed for its black body covered in small \u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"290\"\u003ewhite-to-yellow “star-like” spots\u003c\/strong\u003e, resembling a starry night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eBelongs to the \u003cem data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eHeterixalus\u003c\/em\u003e genus, often called “reed frogs” due to their habitat in grasses and reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eSmall, nocturnal, semi-arboreal frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eKnown for its striking appearance and vocal nighttime activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eNative to Madagascar, often found near ponds, rice paddies, and wetlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eRecommended Vivarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eMinimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a small group (3–4 frogs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eVertical setups are preferred, with reeds, live plants, and climbing structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eProvide both land areas and a shallow water section for soaking and breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eDaytime: 74–80°F (23–27°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eNighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eAvoid temps above 82°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e70–90%, with daily misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eRequires good ventilation to prevent stagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eSize of Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1181\"\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=\"1183\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e5–8 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eDiet: small insects such as crickets, fruit flies, and houseflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eFeed daily or every other day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eDust prey with calcium and vitamins 2–3 times per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eColor\/Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eBlack or dark brown base color with scattered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003ewhite or yellow star-like spots\u003c\/strong\u003e across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eBelly is lighter, often pale or cream-colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eContrasting pattern makes it one of the most unique reed frog species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eCan be housed in small groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eMales are very vocal, producing trills and chirps during the night, especially in breeding season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eGenerally peaceful but should have space and plant cover to avoid stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003eHow to Determine Sex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eMales: smaller, slimmer, very vocal, and develop darker throats when calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eFemales: larger, fuller-bodied, especially when gravid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eHow to Breed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eStimulate breeding with heavy misting and simulated rainy-season conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eMales call to attract females, and eggs are laid on aquatic vegetation or near water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eTadpoles develop in shallow water and can be raised in separate aquatic setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eMetamorphosis usually takes 6–10 weeks depending on diet and temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e✨ The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eStarry Night Reed Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e is highly sought after for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003ecosmic, star-like patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003estandout display species\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and 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