Below is a list of a few different types of tree frogs that are available in today’s pet market. Some tree frog species can be high maintenance animals, so make sure to do some reading on tree frog care before getting one.

Amazon Milk Frog The Amazon milk frog is a very fun, robust, and hardy species of tree frogs. Properly kept milk frogs can live up to 8 years in captivity. Their common name ‘milk frog’ refers to the poisonous, white, milky secretion that this frog secretes when threatened. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $59.99 [/su_list] Barking Tree Frog Barking tree frogs are light green in coloration with brown spots all long it’s back. Unlike other tree frogs, this tree frog is heavier-bodied with a more granular skin. Averaging about 2 – 2 1/2 inches in length, the barking tree frog is said to be one of the larger sized tree frog species found in the Southeast. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $14.99 [/su_list] Cuban Tree Frog The cuban tree frog is one of the most invasive species of tree frogs found in South Florida.This is the perfect frog for beginners since they are hardy, easy to come by, and are fairly cheap. Their size ranges anywhere from 2 – 5 inches in length, making them one of the bigger sized tree frog species in North America. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $2.99 – $9.99 [/su_list] Glass Tree Frog They call this frog the glass tree frog because of it’s somewhat transparency skin on it’s underside. Although it appears as a green colored frog on top, you can almost see all its internal organs from its underside due to it’s clear skin. They stay relatively small ranging from only 20 – 30 millimeters in size, so you can set up a nice little community of them in a small vivarium if you’d like. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $34.99 [/su_list] Red Eyed Tree Frog The red-eyed tree frog is probably one of the most beautiful tree frogs to buy. Their neon colors make them stand out in pretty much any vivarium setup. Their colors are bright neon blue, green, orange, and red. If you are looking for a show piece in your living room, this is the frog to get. Be careful though, they can sometimes be a little hard to care for. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $29.99 – $39.99 [/su_list] Tiger Leg Tree Frog The tiger leg tree frog has a similar body structure as the red-eyed tree frog, but carries different colors on its skin. Coming from the Amazon Rainforest, the tiger leg tree frog spends most of its days up in trees and in a humid environment. Although they are similar to red eyed tree frogs, they are sometimes hard to come across in the pet trade, and when you do come across them, they are usually wild-caught (not born in captivity) which makes them hard to acclimate to captivity. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $23.99 [/su_list] Vietnamese Mossy Tree Frog The Vietnamese mossy tree frog (a.k.a mossy frog) is probably the coolest tree frog on our list to own. Their unique skin makes them look exactly like a patch of moss when sleeping. Due to their uniqueness, they are sometimes hard to come across at most pet stores. However, if you do come across one, embrace its stunning coloration and skin appearance. It’s definitely not something you’d want to miss seeing. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $44.99 – $129.99 [/su_list] Waxy Monkey Tree Frog The waxy monkey tree frog is an awesome amphibian, reaching lengths of only 3 inches. The difference between this tree frog from others is that this frog actually prefers a drier and warmer climate than most other tree frogs. Rather than hopping, they walk in the trees like a monkey, which gives them their nickname “monkey tree frog”. The “waxy” part comes in due to their waxy skin appearance. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $69.99 – $109.99 [/su_list] White Lipped Tree Frog The white lipped tree frog’s body is usually a bright leaf green, which contrasts nicely to its solid white lip and lighter green dots on its sides. When hunting, the white lipped tree frog can turn to a brown color to better disguise itself to sneak up on its prey. Reaching 4 – 5.5 inches in length, the white lipped tree frog is one of the largest tree frogs in the world. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $250 – $260 [/su_list] Whites Tree Frog The whites tree frog is the most common type of pet tree frog in captivity today. They are quite hardy with a reputation of being one of the easiest tree frogs to care for in the pet trade. If you like a little variety and uniqueness, the whites tree frog can sometimes be bought with blue eyes. Being a little more unique with blue eyes, the price will be a little higher. [su_list icon=”icon: tag”] Price: $29.99 [/su_list]

The type of tree frog that you are looking for may or may not be on here. There are many more tree frog species being sold at different locations ranging from all sorts of colors like blue, red, yellow, orange, green, and etc… The prices also vary in different locations. The more rare the tree frog is in your area, the more money it will cost you to get one. Sometimes, buying online will save you a lot of money.

Whats Your Favorite Type of Tree Frog?

Do you know of another type of tree frog that makes a great pet? What’s your favorite type of tree frog? Share with us your thoughts and recommendations below in the comments section.