Trachycephalus resinifictix (milk frog)

Age: 5 to 10 years
Origin: South America
Length: Around 12 centimeters
The milk frog is one of the largest tree frogs in captivity. they stand out with their brown and white stripes, blue toes and black circles around their eyes. At night they have a loud call.

Care:
Experience: Novice frog keeper
Food: Insects
Feeding adults: insects 3-5 days a week
Feed young: Daily fruit flies
Water bowl: Yes
Water change: Daily

Power supply
The animals are best fed in captivity with crickets and grasshoppers and the occasional pinkie. These should preferably be administered live, because if the food animals do not move they will not be mistaken for food. These food animals can simply be released into the terrarium. Dead prey is also possible, but then you will have to move it with tweezers. Make sure that your frog does not get too fat (if you think it is getting too fat, you can reduce the amount of food).

If you buy live food animals, they should not remain in the purchase box for too long, because then the quality will deteriorate. You can also powder the food animals with vitamin D3 because (if there is no UVB lamp in the terrarium) the frog does not produce enough of this. The best time to feed coral toe tree frogs is when the main lights are turned off. However, many of the animals will also be active when you feed them during the day.
Water
The milk frog is common in the wild around water. A large water bowl must be available at all times and must be changed daily.

Cleaning
To keep the terrarium as clean as possible and to keep the animals healthy, it is important to remove food remains and faeces as quickly as possible. It is important to have good ventilation in the terrarium, because, among other things, mold can easily take place if the ventilation is not good. If you find any form of mold, you must remove it immediately. Other waste such as dead plant remains should also be removed from the terrarium daily. Only warm water without detergents may be used for cleaning. If disinfection is really necessary, it must be thoroughly rinsed and dried.

Handling
The frog should be handled as little as possible because otherwise you will damage the skin, even a little bit of salt on our hands can already affect the skin. If necessary, you can catch them by letting them run into a container without using your hands.
Housing
Minimum size enclosure: for 1 to 2 frogs a terrarium of 75*30*45
Day temperature: 24-29 degrees Celsius
Night temperature: 20-24 degrees Celsius
Hours of light: 12 hours
Humidity Level: 50-90%
Soil cover: Moisture-retaining soil cover. It is best to use cocohusk/cocopeat, but ordinary potting soil is also possible. Spagnum moss is not recommended, because the animals can swallow it and become constipated. Ordinary moss can be used again. Make sure the bedding is slightly damp, but not soaking wet. If you get a handful of bedding and you can squeeze out a few drops of water, it's fine.

Design
This kind of frog also likes to climb, for this you can place plants with large leaves and branches in the terrarium. Hollowed-out logs or cork bark are suitable for hiding. Make sure that all furnishings are free of splinters or small twigs that could injure the animals.
To achieve the desired temperature and to give the animals a place to sunbathe, a spot can be placed in the terrarium. also ensure good ventilation in the terrarium, this can be done by placing gauze at the top and front.
Behaviour
Lifestyle: aboreal and nocturnal

Character
These frogs are nocturnal and generally sleep during the day. They often hide until the night in hollow cork bark or other shelters. At night they become active and this is the best time to watch them. Many milk frogs will also wake up during the day after their terrarium has been sprayed with water or fed.
Points of attention
Do not use soap or other cleaning products when cleaning, as this can damage the frog.

Cost and Purchase
Legislation: No CITES or transfer papers are required to own the Milk Frog.
One-off costs: This includes the costs for the terrarium, terrarium lighting, hiding places and decoration. This can cost a few hundred euros in total. The final amount depends on the quality and size of the products.
Fixed costs: Fixed costs include the costs for the feed, which is a few tens of euros per year.
Unexpected Costs: Costs are incurred when your Milk Frog happens to fall ill or your equipment breaks down.