Moss Frogs

[Crono]

Hey,
Just wondering if anyone has experience with Moss Frogs.
I've heard of some being available near me, and I am guessing they would be Vietnamese Moss Frogs (Theloderma Corticale). Or is there another species that is regularly called a Moss Frog?
There doesn't seem to be much info online, besides a single care sheet for this species.
I'm interested, but want a rough idea of care before getting too serious about buying one.
Any help?
Dave Mc
Edit: Also called Mossy Tree Frog, but still having trouble finding info

 

[Crono]

bumping this in the off chance someone can help me and hadn't seen the thread before

 

[Michael Jacobi]

I imagine there are many frogs that the vague common name "moss frog" could be applied to, but if you are indeed referring to Theloderma corticale, which is popularly called the "Vietnamese Mossy Frog", here's a photo of one of mine. The second photo is their aquaterrarium.

These frogs inhabit cool montane streams and their husbandry is very similar to that of Bombina orientalis, the pet trade's ubiquitous "Firebelly Toad". That is, they are semi-aquatic and should be housed in a half land/half water aquaterrarium with moving water. No supplemental heat is necessary and high temperatures must be avoided. I use a 10-gallon aquarium with a Exo-Terra waterfall placed in one corner. I build up a land area at the other end (or the center) and fill the tank with dechlorinated reverse osmosis water until it covers the pool at the bottom of the waterfall. There are a number of mini terrarium pumps that could be used to create your own moving water/waterfall. Pothos is grown hydroponically - it will drop roots in the water and quickly create dense cover with fluorescent light. Some duckweed and an aquatic plant that I don't recall the name of are also in the water. Gut-loaded insects are offered on the land area at night several times a week. Occasionally you'll find a frog in the open, up high on the side of the glass like a treefrog, but they are secretive and tend to stay near or in the water, diving beneath when disturbed.

Cheers, Michael

 

[Crono]

bumping this in the off chance someone can help me and hadn't seen the thread before

Never doubt the power of the bump.

Thanks for the info. I could find a little info on this species online, but nothing clear and concise like you just gave me.
There was a small miscommunication with the breeder, I thought he had Theloderma corticale, he had a Hyla species instead. I am still keeeping an eye out for a Theloderma though. They seem much more interesting than Hyla, and suit me better.

Already working on a pump/waterfall, pickin out my plants.
Thanks again
Dave Mc

 

[GailC]

Those are beautiful frogs good luck on finding some Crono, I remember seeing some on kingsnake classifieds last year.

 

[angus]

I imagine there are many frogs that the vague common name "moss frog" could be applied to, but if you are indeed referring to Theloderma corticale, which is popularly called the "Vietnamese Mossy Frog", here's a photo of one of mine. The second photo is their aquaterrarium.

These frogs inhabit cool montane streams and their husbandry is very similar to that of Bombina orientalis, the pet trade's ubiquitous "Firebelly Toad". That is, they are semi-aquatic and should be housed in a half land/half water aquaterrarium with moving water. No supplemental heat is necessary and high temperatures must be avoided. I use a 10-gallon aquarium with a Exo-Terra waterfall placed in one corner. I build up a land area at the other end (or the center) and fill the tank with dechlorinated reverse osmosis water until it covers the pool at the bottom of the waterfall. There are a number of mini terrarium pumps that could be used to create your own moving water/waterfall. Pothos is grown hydroponically - it will drop roots in the water and quickly create dense cover with fluorescent light. Some duckweed and an aquatic plant that I don't recall the name of are also in the water. Gut-loaded insects are offered on the land area at night several times a week. Occasionally you'll find a frog in the open, up high on the side of the glass like a treefrog, but they are secretive and tend to stay near or in the water, diving beneath when disturbed.

Cheers, Michael

very nice introduction..this speices is very nice..hope your frog doing well
all the time...ever try for breeding?