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pacific tree frogs life

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Question
Hi Iwant to get some pacific tree frogs and I was wonderinng how long do they grow and live because i like to have animals for a long time I hope you can help me.

Answer
Hi Jorge,

They are only 3/4 of an inch to 2 inches in length... with females being larger than the males.  Its really not known how long they survive in captivity but the estimated lifespan is 3-6 years.  
http://bss.sfsu.edu/holzman/courses/Fall01%20projects/regilla.htm.htm  and
http://allaboutfrogs.org/info/species/pacific.html
has more info on the Hyla regilla (pacific tree frog)
You cannot house your Bufo americanus(toads) with the tree frogs...actually no species should be housed together...
Also, you might want to check the legalities of owning native frogs/toads in your area.