CB Lava Mossy Froglets (Theloderma gordoni), captive bred and are considered rare. Unlike the green mossy’s this species is black and red to mimic bark, lichen and rock in their native range. All specimens are juveniles and unsexed. Care ; Lava Mossy Frog (Theloderma gordoni)—requires maintaining a strictly cool, highly humid, and heavily oxygenated environment to mirror their native, high-altitude rainforest habitats. Enclosure Setup Tank Size: Provide a minimum 18x18x24 inch front-opening terrarium for a small group. Layout: Design a paludarium (semi-aquatic) setup. They need a land area with tropical substrate, mixed with a significant, clean water feature. Decor: Fill the tank with cork bark, textured branches, and dense live plants like Pothos. These frogs rely heavily on rough surfaces to camouflage and feel safe. Climate Controls Temperature: Keep the ambient temperature strictly between 68°F and 75°F (20°C to 24°C). At night, drops down to 60°F (15°C) are highly beneficial. Avoid temperatures above 76°F at all cost and if need be add frozen treated tap water or distilled water to tank to cool it, as overheating stresses them rapidly Humidity: Maintain constant humidity between 80% and 100%. Use a misting system or automatic rain bar to keep things wet while maintaining robust airflow to prevent stagnant air. Lighting: Provide dim, diffused lighting with low-level (around 2%) UVB. They are nocturnal and highly dislike bright lights. Water Quality Filtration: Use a high-quality filter to keep the water constantly moving and oxygenated. Stagnant water will cause their health to decline rapidly. Conditioning: Always treat tap water with a dechlorinating water conditioner to eliminate toxic heavy metals and chlorine. Diet and Supplementation Food: Feed a variety of small live insects such as crickets, dubia roaches, and black soldier fly larvae. Vitamins: Dust all insect prey with calcium and a multivitamin supplement before feeding to prevent metabolic bone disease.
