The largest tree frog on earth is also one that is commonly kept as a captive. The White Lipped Tree frog a fine pet for people with a little experience keeping frogs can make an interesting and amazing looking amphibian.

Many White Lipped Tree Frogs are skittish or nervous. After regular handling, some may become relatively tolerant of handling over time, but as a rule these amphibians should not be handled often. It causes them too much stress. Most White Lipped Tree Frogs prefer to bask in the daytime and then rest near their water bowls to allow themselves to rehydrate. Many may rub their noses along the bottom of their terrariums. Placing a strip of colored paper along the area they rub against can often prevent this. When disturbed, White Lipped Tree Frogs may make a cat-like meowing noise. Somewhat contrastingly, their mating call has been described as a noise similar to a dog's barking.

The White Lipped Tree Frog is quite large for a tree frog. Usually, males average 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) in length and females average about 4 inches (10 centimeters). The largest reported White Lipped Tree Frog was 6 inches (15 centimeters) long. Their basic coloration is green, with Australian populations tending to be darker, or more brilliant in color, than populations from the outlying islands. Some appear brownish in color. The undersides are white. The lower lip of the White Lipped Tree Frog is white. A white stripe is also evident on the outer borders of the hind legs. This white stripe usually includes the White Lipped Tree Frog's fifth, and sometimes fourth, toes. At times, these white areas can become temporarily pink. The skin of the White Lipped Tree Frog's sides and belly may be lumpy.

Native to Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea, White Lipped Tree Frogs are often found in rainforest environments, though they are commonly seen in cultivated areas as well. They are the world's largest species of tree frog.

White Lipped Tree Frogs should have a vertically oriented terrarium of at least 20 gallons in size. They should be provided with plenty of climbing and hiding opportunities. A natural substrate of bark or moss is appropriate. The temperature should remain between about 80 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the daytime. Nighttime temperatures can fall down to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. A humidity level of 40 to 50 percent should be maintained. It is important to remember that White Lipped Tree Frogs should not be exposed to direct sunlight. White Lipped Tree Frogs should be fed about every other day. Their diets should consist of a variety of insects like crickets, superworms, aphids, earthworms, grasshoppers, or moths.

White Lipped Tree Frogs usually deposit between 200 and 300 eggs that will hatch within 28 hours.