{"product_id":"brown-banana-reed-frog","title":"Grenouille banane brune","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"50\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"50\" data-start=\"3\"\u003eBrown Banana Reed Frog \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"135\" data-start=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"52\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"93\" data-start=\"73\"\u003eAfrixalus dorsalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"96\" data-start=\"93\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"112\" data-start=\"96\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Banana Reed Frog, African Clown Reed Frog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"140\" data-start=\"137\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"146\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"168\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 4 cm), with females slightly larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"278\" data-start=\"263\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Brown Banana Reed Frog is a slender, delicate species with smooth skin and distinctive patterning. Colouration ranges from tan to light brown or golden brown, often contrasted by dark dorsal stripes, chevrons, or mottling. Many individuals display a pale, creamy lateral line. Limbs are thin and lightly banded, and the toe pads are small but well developed for climbing fine vegetation. The underside is pale cream, and the overall look is refined and leaflike, suited to camouflage among grasses and reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely distributed in West and Central Africa, including countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"936\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild individuals inhabit moist savannas, swamp margins, forest edges, and grassy wetlands. They favour reeds, tall grasses, and low shrubs near shallow water, where they lay eggs on vegetation overhanging ponds or temporary pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily nocturnal and highly agile, these frogs perch on slender stems and leaves, often positioning themselves horizontally to blend in. Males produce soft trills or chirps during breeding season. They are social within their species and often found in small aggregations in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1514\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single adult or small group thrives in an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003e18 × 18 × 24 inches (45 × 45 × 60 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosure, while \u003cstrong data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003elarger groups\u003c\/strong\u003e benefit from a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003e24 × 18 × 24 inches (60 × 45 × 60 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e setup. Provide tall, narrow perches such as grasses, reeds, thin branches, and dense foliage. Use a moisture-retentive substrate such as coco fibre, soil blends, or sphagnum mixes to maintain humidity without becoming waterlogged. Include a shallow water basin for hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2194\" data-start=\"1970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1970\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2002\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eAmbient temperature: 74 to 80°F (23 to 27°C)\u003cbr data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2046\"\u003eWarm area: around 82°F (28°C)\u003cbr data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003eNight temperature: 68 to 72°F (20 to 22°C)\u003cbr data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2123\"\u003eHumidity: 70 to 90%, supported by frequent misting and good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2196\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide low to moderate UVB (2 to 5%) with bright, diffused lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer small insects such as flightless fruit flies, pinhead crickets, springtails, small roaches, and black soldier fly larvae. Supplement prey with calcium and multivitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2738\" data-start=\"2468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2495\" data-start=\"2468\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Banana Reed Frogs are active, agile climbers that appreciate tall plants and reed-like structures. They become most active at night and remain shy during the day. Handling should be avoided due to their delicate size and permeable skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3226\" data-start=\"2740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2767\" data-start=\"2740\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2770\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003e• If handling is unavoidable, use \u003cstrong data-end=\"2831\" data-start=\"2804\"\u003ewet, powder-free gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2855\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003esoft, damp net\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"2859\" data-start=\"2856\"\u003e• These frogs prefer narrow, elevated perches—include plenty of fine vegetation.\u003cbr data-end=\"2942\" data-start=\"2939\"\u003e• Use only dechlorinated water for misting and hydration.\u003cbr data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003e• Provide strong ventilation to prevent stagnant humidity.\u003cbr data-end=\"3063\" data-start=\"3060\"\u003e• Avoid oversaturation of substrate; allow brief drying cycles between mistings.\u003cbr data-end=\"3146\" data-start=\"3143\"\u003e• Ensure enclosure gaps are tightly sealed—this is a micro-sized, agile species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3231\" data-start=\"3228\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3254\" data-start=\"3233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3254\" data-start=\"3237\"\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3617\" data-start=\"3256\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3276\" data-start=\"3256\"\u003eAfrixalus dorsalis\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the family Hyperoliidae, a group known for delicate, reed-dwelling frogs with unique reproductive behaviours. Many \u003cem data-end=\"3414\" data-start=\"3403\"\u003eAfrixalus\u003c\/em\u003e species lay their eggs folded inside leaves above water. The Brown Banana Reed Frog is closely related to other “banana frogs,” named for their slender shape and perching habits among grasses and reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3619\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3645\" data-start=\"3624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3645\" data-start=\"3628\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3827\" data-start=\"3647\"\u003eThere are no recognised morphs for \u003cem data-end=\"3702\" data-start=\"3682\"\u003eAfrixalus dorsalis\u003c\/em\u003e. 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