{"product_id":"red-crowned-toadlet-pseudophryne-australis","title":"Red-crowned Toadlet (Pseudophryne australis)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed-crowned Toadlet (Pseudophryne australis) for Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe red-crowned toadlet is one of Sydney’s own frogs, and one of its most striking. Found only in the Sydney Basin, this tiny frog lives in the sandstone bushland of the Hawkesbury region, sheltering under leaf litter and rocks near temporary soaks. It’s dark grey to brown, with bright red-orange patches on its head and lower back, and a bold black-and-white mottled belly. It reaches only about 3cm, making it perfect for a small, planted bioactive enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRed-crowned toadlets are listed as \u003cstrong\u003eVulnerable in NSW\u003c\/strong\u003e, as much of their habitat has been cleared. Our toadlets are [captive-bred], and keeping them responsibly helps build interest in protecting their wild populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThey live in groups of 3+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudophryne australis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e red-crowned toadlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to about 3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sydney Basin, NSW (Hawkesbury sandstone country)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e several years with good care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ground-dwelling, most active in cool, damp conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience level:\u003c\/strong\u003e intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConservation status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vulnerable (NSW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence:\u003c\/strong\u003e R2 Land Frog Amphibian License\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked for you\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe work with more than 80 trusted breeders across Australia and inspect each animal before it comes to you. Frogs are sold online only, due to permit requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRed-crowned Toadlet Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 45x45x45cm or 60x45x30cm enclosure suits a small group. They live on the ground, so floor space matters more than height. Use a secure, fine-mesh lid, as these frogs are tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep them cool: 16–22°C suits this species. Avoid temperatures above 25°C, and don’t add heat unless your home gets very cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh, around 70–90%, but don’t let the substrate become waterlogged. Mist lightly once or twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate and décor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA moist, soil-based substrate such as our Rainforest Substrate Mix, with a thick layer of leaf litter, moss, flat rocks and small pieces of bark to shelter under. Add springtails and isopods to keep it clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow-level UVB (2–6%) on a 12-hour timer, plus a plant light if you have live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very shallow dish of dechlorinated water or rainwater that small frogs can climb out of easily. Never use straight tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery small live food: springtails, flightless fruit flies, pinhead crickets and tiny isopods. Feed every 1–2 days and dust with calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep handling to a minimum. These are tiny, delicate frogs that absorb chemicals through their skin, so only handle them with clean, wet, soap-free hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed-crowned toadlet FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do red-crowned toadlets come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the Sydney Basin in New South Wales, in sandstone bushland around the Hawkesbury region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre red-crowned toadlets endangered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey’re listed as Vulnerable in New South Wales, mainly due to habitat loss from urban development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big do red-crowned toadlets get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to about 3cm, so they suit small, planted enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do red-crowned toadlets eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiny live insects: springtails, flightless fruit flies, pinhead crickets and small isopods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a licence for a red-crowned toadlet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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