Care Sheet - African Sedge Frogs

Scientific nameHyperolius puncticulatusHabitatSouth Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi) RainforestDiurnalSize3-4 cmLife Expectancy4 yearsReproductionThe eggs are placed on leaves overhanging the water and fertilized there. The eggs develop on the leaves. After circa 12 days the tadpoles hatch and drop into the water.Temperature24-28°C, night turn down to 20°C

Humidity70-95% the use of a misting or fogger system that can be controlled with Humidity Control or Pro Timer. The Exo Terra Monsoon RS400 or similar.LightingDaylight Sun Eco in combination with Light tube.SubstrateSubstrate like Jungle Bedding, Eco Bark, Forest bark, Moss Cage FurnitureLarge terrarium with an aquatic section, various hiding and climbing facilities. Planting is recommended e.g. Ficusbenjamina, F. pumila, Scindapsus etc. Very important is good ventilation.Terrarium SizeAt least 30x30x40 cmFoodInsects e.g. crickets, small locusts, cockroaches, wax moth etc. Regularly dust food with Calcium and vitamins. Should be given 2-3 times a week.CommentsThose frogs don't loose much moisture via their skin, so they can be kept at higher temperatures. Males can change their sex to females to reduce rivalry, but this is only possible if they have not changed their colour.