{"product_id":"waxy-monkey-frog","title":"Waxy Monkey Frog","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eWaxy Monkey Frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"74\"\u003ePhyllomedusa sauvagii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eWaxy Monkey Frog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm), with females sometimes exceeding this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Waxy Monkey Frog is a large, robust, and iconic leaf frog with a smooth, waxy-looking green dorsum and a pale cream to yellow underside. The flanks often show bold white spots outlined in black. Eyes are large with horizontal pupils, and the limbs are powerful with strong grasping hands and feet adapted for climbing. Their skin secretes waxy lipids that they spread across their bodies, helping them resist dehydration in the warm, dry forest canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely distributed throughout the Amazon Basin, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and Bolivia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild individuals inhabit warm, seasonally dry rainforest canopies, spending the day perched motionless on branches and descending only at night. They breed near temporary pools, streams, or forest edges, folding leaves into nests above water for egg deposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily nocturnal and slow-moving, these frogs use a deliberate, “monkey-like” climbing style. They bask during the day, secreting and spreading wax to prevent dehydration. Highly territorial males produce deep, resonant calls during breeding. They are hardy but sensitive to improper humidity or ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single adult or small group thrives in an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e18 × 18 × 24 inches (45 × 45 × 60 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosure, though many keepers prefer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e24 × 18 × 24 inches (60 × 45 × 60 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e for added space due to their size. Larger groups benefit from equivalent or larger setups. Provide sturdy vertical branches, thick cork rounds, and broad leaves for perching. Use a lightly moist, well-drained substrate such as coco fibre, soil blends, or sphagnum mixes. Because this species tolerates slightly drier air than many tree frogs, ensure both humidity pockets and dry resting areas. Include a large shallow water basin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eAmbient temperature: 75 to 82°F (24 to 28°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eWarm area: 84 to 86°F (29 to 30°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eNight temperature: 70 to 74°F (21 to 23°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eHumidity: 50 to 70% generally, with occasional spikes to 80% during misting. They tolerate short drying periods well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide low to moderate UVB (2 to 5%) with bright, diffused lighting for daytime basking. Avoid high heat output directly over resting perches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer medium to large insects such as crickets, roaches, silkworms, hornworms, black soldier fly larvae, and occasional waxworms. Supplement all prey with calcium and multivitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxy Monkey Frogs are calm, deliberate climbers that spend much of the day basking motionlessly. They become active at night and feed readily. Their unique wax-spreading behaviour may be observed under appropriate temperature and humidity conditions. Handling should be avoided due to their sensitive skin and secretion patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e• If handling is necessary, use \u003cstrong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003ewet, powder-free gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid disrupting skin secretions.\u003cbr data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003e• Maintain good ventilation—stagnant humidity can lead to respiratory issues despite their tolerance for lower moisture.\u003cbr data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003e• Provide warm basking perches and slightly drier microhabitats.\u003cbr data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3440\"\u003e• Use only dechlorinated water for misting and soaking.\u003cbr data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003e• Ensure sturdy branches—this species is large and places significant weight on climbing surfaces.\u003cbr data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003e• Avoid oversaturated substrate; they prefer moderate humidity rather than constantly wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3705\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3728\"\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"4059\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003ePhyllomedusa sauvagii\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the family Phyllomedusidae, the leaf or monkey frogs. Members of this group are known for their slow, deliberate movements, wax-producing glands, and specialised breeding behaviours involving leaf nests above water. This species is one of the largest and most recognisable members of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4064\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4087\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4280\"\u003eThere are no recognised morphs for \u003cem data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4146\"\u003ePhyllomedusa sauvagii\u003c\/em\u003e. Natural variation occurs in spot size, flank patterning, and slight shifts in dorsal hue, but none represent defined genetic morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68040989540567,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/8611\/0252\/files\/IMG_2015.jpg?v=1794433482","url":"https:\/\/tailsandscales.ca\/products\/waxy-monkey-frog","provider":"Tails and Scales ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}