White Tree Frog - Snowflake
The Snow Flake White’s Tree Frog is a selectively bred variation of the well-known White’s Tree Frog, appreciated for its striking white markings and easygoing personality. This morph displays scattered white speckles or patches across shades of green, blue, or teal, creating a frosted appearance unique to each individual. Known for their calm nature and hardy disposition, these frogs are a popular choice for both beginner and experienced amphibian keepers. Adults are sturdy, heavy-bodied climbers with large adhesive toe pads and expressive golden eyes, often spending their evenings perched in visible areas of the enclosure.
White’s Tree Frog, commonly known as the Snow Flake White’s Tree Frog in this selectively bred form, is a nocturnal tree-dwelling amphibian native to regions of Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. While the Snow Flake pattern does not occur naturally in wild populations, it has become highly sought after in captivity for its decorative white flecking and variable coloration.
Adults generally reach between 3 and 4.5 inches in length, with females often larger and more robust than males. Their thick, smooth skin and rounded body shape help distinguish them from many slimmer arboreal frog species. These frogs are primarily active after dark, spending the evening climbing, hunting, and exploring their surroundings.
In nature, the species inhabits forests, wooded areas, and humid environments near water sources, often sheltering in tree hollows or dense foliage during the day. In captivity, they adapt exceptionally well to planted terrariums and are considered one of the hardiest amphibians available in the hobby.
The Snow Flake trait itself is the result of selective breeding over multiple generations, enhancing naturally occurring pale speckling into bold white spotting patterns. The amount and intensity of the markings can vary greatly from one frog to another, making each individual visually unique.
