Other Names (How it Got Its Names) Common names: Amazon Milk Frog, Mission Golden-Eyed Tree Frog, Blue Milk Frog. Named “Milk Frog” for the milky-white secretion they exude when stressed. Native to the Amazon Basin, particularly northern South America. Characteristics Large, arboreal tree frog with a stocky build. Known for its striking gray-and-brown banded coloration with a powdery-blue hue. Nocturnal and arboreal — often perched on branches or broad leaves. Recommended Vivarium Size Minimum: 18” x 18” x 24” for a pair. Larger enclosures (36” tall or more) recommended for groups. Provide sturdy branches, cork bark, and large-leaf plants for climbing and resting. Temperature Daytime: 74–82°F (23–28°C). Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C). Provide a gentle thermal gradient. Humidity 60–80%, with nightly misting. Requires good airflow to prevent bacterial/fungal issues. Size of Frog Adults: 3–4 inches (7.5–10 cm). Life Span 8–12 years in captivity; some may live longer with excellent care. Feeding Diet: crickets, roaches, moths, and other appropriately sized insects. Feed 3–4 times weekly. Dust prey with calcium and multivitamins regularly. Color/Pattern Juveniles are light gray with dark brown banding. Adults develop powder-blue skin with chocolate-brown markings and golden eyes. Slightly bumpy skin texture, unlike smooth-skinned tree frogs. Social Behavior Can be kept in groups if provided with adequate space. Generally peaceful but need multiple perching areas to reduce competition. Males produce a deep, distinctive croaking call. How to Determine Sex Males: smaller, develop darker nuptial pads on forearms, and call at night. Females: larger and bulkier, especially when gravid. How to Breed Simulate rainy-season conditions (increased misting and rain chamber setup). Eggs are deposited on vegetation or surfaces above water. Tadpoles drop into the water upon hatching and develop aquatically until metamorphosis. 🌟 The Amazon Milk Frog is a beginner-friendly tree frog due to its hardiness, size, and bold appearance — a perfect “show frog” for display enclosures.
