Borneo Eared Frog

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Species Overview

Common Name: Borneo Eared Frog, File-eared Frogs
Scientific Name:  Polypedates otlophus
Size: When shipped, the frogs will be at least the size of a silver dollar.

Adult size: Adults can reach between 3” (male) and 4.5” (female).

Sex: various

Lineage: Dude-bred! These frogs are captive-bred from our colony of unrelated Borneo Eared Frogs.

In-house testing/treatment:

• Clean fecal
• Healthy body score
• Normal activity and behavior
• No missing limbs or toes
• Clean fecal
• Healthy body score
• Normal activity and behavior
• No missing limbs or toes 

Defining Traits

• Appearance: Cryptic bark-like patterns with large, alienesque eyes.
• Keeper level: Their easy care and peaceful natures make them ideal for beginner keepers.
• Temperament: Social and peaceful frogs with bold temperaments. They will often be found occupying the canopy.
• Biological niche: Nocturnal, become active at dusk with energetic climbing and jumping.
• Native Range: Endemic to the island of Borneo. They inhabit the canopy of tropical rainforests. 
• Can be kept in groups if ample space is provided.
  

Care at a Glance

Vivarium size and setup basics

• A group of 2 to 4 individuals can be kept in an 18”x18”x24”
• Provide sturdy wood pieces and a lot of plants with broad leaves and sturdy stems, bromeliads are an excellent option.
• Leaf litter and microfauna such as tropical springtails and isopods.
• Good cross-ventilation and strong seasonal light cycles

Temperature

• These frogs can be kept at an ambient temperature of 65-75 F. 

• Temperatures over 80 can be dangerous.

Humidity

• General ambient: 60-70%
• Humidity can be achieved and maintained by misting a few times a day.
• A dish of freshwater should be provided at all times to maintain their hydration.
• Ensure water is dechlorinated.

Diet

• Borneo Eared Frogs are insectivores. Offer a rotating, varied menu:
  • Soft bodied insects such as crickets, roaches, flightless fruit flies. 
  • Feeder size should not exceed the distance between their eyes.
  • All feeders should be gut loaded and dusted with powdered supplements

Recommended Bioactive Setup 

• 18”x18”x24” front opening enclosure or larger
• Terra Flora Bioactive Substrate Kit
• Isopods and springtails
• 12” Solar Grow Plant Light
• 12” Arcadia Shade Dweller 2.4% UVB 
• Sturdy wood pieces such as cork, malaysian driftwood, jungle branches, etc. 
• Tropical plants such as monsteras, bromeliads, calatheas,  etc.
• Water dish
• Exo Terra Mister
• Calcium Plus and Supervite

Resources

View Polypedates otlophus on the IUCN List

Important Policies (Please Read Before Purchasing)

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Scheduling:

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