{"product_id":"tiger-leaf-frog-pithecopus-hypochondrialis","title":"Pithecopus hypochondrialis 'Tiger Leaf' Frog","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eOther Names (How it Got Its Names)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eCommon names: \u003cem data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eTiger Leaf Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eTiger-Leg Monkey Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eTiger-Leg Leaf Frog\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eTiger\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the bold black-and-orange banding on the legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e“Monkey frog” comes from their strong climbing ability and use of long limbs to grip branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"424\"\u003ePithecopus\u003c\/em\u003e derives from Greek meaning “ape-footed,” again referencing their climbing behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eArboreal, nocturnal frog with long, slender limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eKnown for bright, eye-catching leg striping that contrasts with its green body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eExcellent climbers, spending most of their time in vegetation above ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eRecommended Vivarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eMinimum: 18” x 18” x 24” for a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eTaller enclosures are preferred due to their arboreal lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eProvide vertical branches, cork, and live plants with broad leaves for perching and egg deposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eDaytime: 74–82°F (23–28°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eNighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eA thermal gradient within the enclosure is beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e60–80% range, with nightly misting to simulate natural dew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eUnlike many dart frogs, they prefer slightly lower daytime humidity and good ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eSize of Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eAdults grow 2–2.5 inches (5–6.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eFemales are slightly larger than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e8–10 years in captivity with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eDiet: small crickets, roaches, houseflies, and other appropriately sized insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eOffer food 3–4 times per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eDust prey with calcium and vitamin supplements regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eColor\/Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eDorsal coloration: bright to dark green, sometimes with a bluish or yellowish tint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eHind legs: striking black-and-orange banding (“tiger stripes”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eUndersides are pale to white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eCan be housed in pairs or small groups if space is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eMales may call and show mild territoriality during breeding season but are generally not aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eHow to Determine Sex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eMales: slightly smaller, develop nuptial pads (thumb pads) during breeding season, and produce advertisement calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eFemales: larger and bulkier, especially when gravid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eHow to Breed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" 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