in this you will see my new frog tank setup, 2 gray tree frogs: Lime and Kiwi, a Cuban tree frog: Coconut, wood frog: Ranger, and a green frog: Lilly.

{Litoria is a genus of tree frog native to: Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Moluccan Islands, New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor. | They are distinguishable from other tree frogs, by the presence of horizontal irises, no pigmentation of the eye lid and their distribution. | The species within the genus Litoria are extremely variable in appearance, behaviour and habitat. | The smallest species within the genus is the Javelin Frog (Litoria microbelos), reaching a maximum length of 1-2centimeters, while the largest, the Giant Tree Frog (Litoria infrafrenata), reaches a size 13-14 centimeters. | The appearance, behavior and habitat of each frog is usually linked. | The small, darkly colored frogs are generally terrestrial, and will never, or infrequently, climb. | The larger, green species are usually arboreal and some will only venture to the ground to breed. | The Australian Green Tree Frog, simply Whites Tree Frogin Australia, Whites Tree Frog, or Dumpy Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea) is a species of tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea, with introduced populations in New Zealand and the United States. | The species belongs to the genus Litoria. | It is physiologically similar to some species of the genus, particularly the Magnificent Tree Frog (Litoria splendida) and the Giant Tree Frog (Litoria infrafrenata). | The Whites Tree Frog is larger than most Australian frogs, reaching 10 centimeters (4 inches) in length. | The average lifespan of the frog in captivity, about sixteen years, is long in comparison with most frogs. | Green Tree Frogs are docile and well suited to living near human dwellings. | They are often found on windows or inside houses, eating insects drawn by the light. | Due to its physical and behavioral traits, the Whites Tree Frog has become one of the most recognizable frogs in its region, and is a popular exotic pet throughout the world. | The skin secretions of the frog have antibacterial and antiviral properties that may prove useful in pharmaceutical preparations. | The Whites Tree Frogshares the Litoria genus with dozens of frog species endemic to Australasia. | The common name of the species, Whites Tree Frog, is in honor of John Whites first description in 1790. | The Whites Tree Frogwas the first Australian frog scientifically classified. | The species was originally called the blue frog (Rana caerulea) despite its green colour. | The original specimens White sent to England were damaged by the preservative and appeared blue. | The color of the frog is caused by blue and green pigments covered in a yellow layer; the preservative destroyed the yellow layer and left the frog with a blue appearance. | The specific epithet, caerulea, which is Latin for blue, has remained. | The frog is also known more simply as the Green Tree Frog. | However, that name is often given to the most common large Whites Tree Frogin a region, for example, the American green tree frog (Hyla cinerea). | The Whites Tree Frogcan grow up to 10 centimeters (4 inches) in length. | Its color depends on the temperature and color of the environment, ranging from brown to green; the ventral surface is white. | The frog occasionally has small, white, irregularly shaped spots on its back, up to five millimeters in diameter, which increase in number with age. | The frog has large discs at the end of its toes, of about five;millimeters in diameter at maturity. | These help the frogs grip while climbing and allow them to climb vertically on glass. | The eyes are golden and have horizontal irises, typical of the Litoria genus. | The fingers are about one-third webbed, and the toes nearly three-quarters webbed. | The tympanum (a skin membrane similar to an eardrum) is visible. | The Whites Tree Frog is sometimes confused with the Magnificent Tree Frog (Litoria splendida), which inhabits only north-western Australia and can be distinguished by the presence of large parotoids and rostral glands on the head. | The Giant Tree Frog (Litoria infrafrenata) is also sometimes confused with the Whites Tree Frog. | The main difference is a distinct white stripe along the edge of the lower jaw of the Giant Tree Frog, which is not present in the Green Tree Frog. | The tadpoles appearance changes throughout its development. | The length of the species tadpoles ranges from 8-9 millimeters (once hatched) to 44 millimeters. | They are initially mottled with brown, which increases in pigmentation (to green or brown) during development. | The underside begins dark and then lightens, eventually to white in adults. | The eggs are brown, in a clear jelly and are 1-2 millimeters in diameter. | Although frogs have lungs, they absorb oxygen through their skin, and for this to occur efficiently, the skin must be moist. | A disadvantage of moist skin is that pathogens can thrive on it, increasing the chance of infection. | To counteract this, frogs secrete peptides that destroy these pathogens. | The skin secretion from the Whites Tree Frogcontains caerins, a group of peptides with antibacterial and antiviral properties. | It also contains caerulins, which have the same physiological effects as CCK-8, a digestive hormone and hunger suppressant. | Several peptides from the skin secretions of the Whites Tree Frog have been found to destroy HIV without harming healthy T-cells. | The Whites Tree Frogis native to northern and eastern regions of Australia and to southern New Guinea. | Distribution is limited mostly to areas with a warm, wet tropical climate. | In New Guinea, the Whites Tree Frogis restricted to the drier, southern region. | Its range spans from Irian Jaya to Port Moresby, and is most abundant on Daru Island. | There have been isolated records in northern New Guinea, however this is thought to have been through introduction by humans. | The International Conservation Union (IUCN) suggests scattered locations in both New Guinea and Indonesia. | The species has been introduced to both the United States and New Zealand. | In the United States, it is restricted to two regions within Florida, where it was possibly introduced through the pet trade. | Only small populations have been found in Florida, and it is unknown whether they have caused any ecological damage as an invasive species. | In New Zealand, a population was once present; however, there have been no sightings since the 1950s. | Dumpy Tree Frogs are very docile. | They are nocturnal and come out in early evenings to call (in spring and summer) and hunt at night. | During the day they find cool, dark, and moist areas to sleep. | During winter, Dumpy Tree Frogs do not call and are not usually seen. | Depending on their location, Green Tree Frogs occupy various habitats. | Typically, they are found in the canopy of trees near a still-water source. | However, they can survive in swamps (among the reeds) or in grasslands in cooler climates. | Green Tree Frogs are well known for inhabiting water sources inside houses, such as sinks or toilets. | They can also be found on windows eating insects. | They will occupy tanks (cisterns), downpipes (downspouts), and gutters, as these have a high humidity and are usually cooler than the external environment. | The frogs are drawn to downpipes and tanks during mating season, as the fixtures amplify their call. | The species call is a low, slow Brawk-Brawk-Brawk, repeated many times. | For most of the year, they call from high positions, such as trees and gutters. | During mating season the frogs descend, although remaining slightly elevated, and call close to still-water sources, whether temporary or permanent. | Like many frogs, Dumpy Tree Frogs call not only to attract a mate. | They have been observed calling to advertise their location outside the mating season, usually after rain, for reasons that are uncertain to researchers. | They will emit a stress call whenever they are in danger, such as when predators are close or when a person steps on a log in which a frog resides. | The species diet consists mainly of insects and spiders, but can include smaller frogs and even small mammals. | Frog teeth are not suited to cutting up prey, so the prey must fit inside the mouth of the frog. | Many frogs propel their sticky tongues at prey. | The prey sticks, and is consumed. | Whites Tree Frog will use this technique for smaller prey; however for larger prey, it pounces, then forces the prey into its mouth with its hands. | The frog has a few native predators, among them snakes and a few species of lizards and birds. | Since the European settlement of Australia, non-native predators have been introduced, primarily dogs and cats. | The species has an average life expectancy in captivity of sixteen years, but some have been known to live for over twenty years, which is long for a frog. | The average life expectancy in the wild is lower than in captivity, due to predation. | The Whites Tree Frog is one of the most popular pet frogs throughout the world. | Its docile nature, often cartoon-like appearance, and long life expectancy make it an attractive choice for exotic-pet owners. | It is also one of the easier frogs to care for: their diet is broad and they have a strong resistance to disease. | One problem commonly associated with keeping this species as a pet is overfeeding; Green Tree Frogs tend to become obese if overfed. | In the wild, exertion of energy is required for a frog to capture its prey. | However, in captivity they are usually given live feed in a confined space. | This lessens the activity needed for feeding, resulting in weight gain. | An overweight member of the species will deposit fat layers over the top of the head and body, giving it a dumpy appearance. | Thus the name, Dumpy Tree Frog. | Australian law gives protected status to the Green Tree Frog—along with all Australian fauna—under the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. | The IUCN lists it as a least concern species, given its broad range and population, balanced habitats, and because it is likely not declining fast enough for more threatened status. | Much of the Dumpy Tree Frogs natural habitat has been destroyed. | Also, some of the frogs have been found infected with chytrid fungus (causing chytridiomycosis). | These two factors associated with the general decline in frog populations in Australia threaten to reduce the population of the Green Tree Frog. | However, because of the long life expectancy of this species, any effects of a reduced reproduction rate will take longer to spot than they would in a species with a shorter life expectancy. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||}