Dumpy Treefrog Tadpoles Feeding Time

Some time ago I got a group of tadpoles of the Australian green treefrog (Litoria caerulea) from a friend.
I mostly feed them with cucumber, flake food, different wafers, and frozen bloodworms and brine shrimps.

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General Information on Australian Green Tree Frogs:

"The Australian green tree frog, simply green tree frog in Australia, White's tree frog, or dumpy tree frog (Litoria caerulea) is a species of tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea, with introduced populations in New Zealand and the United States. The species belongs to the genus Litoria. It is physiologically similar to some species of the genus, particularly the magnificent tree frog (L. splendida) and the giant tree frog (L. infrafrenata).

The green tree frog is larger than most Australian frogs, reaching 10 cm (4 in) in length. The average lifespan of the frog in captivity, about 16 years, is long in comparison with most frogs. Green tree frogs are docile and well suited to living near human dwellings. They are often found on windows or inside houses, eating insects drawn by the light. The green tree frog screams when it is in danger to scare off its foe, and squeaks when it is touched.

Due to its physical and behavioural traits, the green tree frog has become one of the most recognisable frogs in its region, and is a popular exotic pet throughout the world. The skin secretions of the frog have antibacterial and antiviral properties that may prove useful in pharmaceutical preparations.

The green tree frog can grow up to 10 cm (4 in) in length. Its color depends on the temperature and colour of the environment, ranging from brown to green; the ventral surface is white. The frog occasionally has small, white, irregularly shaped spots on its back. At the end of its toes, it has large discs, which provide grip while climbing. The eyes are golden and have horizontal irises, typical of the Litoria genus. The fingers are about one-third webbed, and the toes nearly three-quarters webbed."

Page "Australian green tree frog". (2014, November 3). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 14:47, November 15, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Australian_green_tree_frog&oldid=632224623
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