Can White's Tree Frogs Eat Waxworms?

Can a White's Tree Frog Eat Waxworms?

Yes — a white's tree frog can eat waxworms, as an occasional treat rather than part of the regular diet.

Waxworms are 15–25% fat and 15–18% protein — among the fattiest feeder insects available. That is the whole story of how they should be used: they are a treat, a tool for putting weight on a thin animal, and a way to tempt something that has gone off its food. They are not a staple for anything.

How Many, and How Often

One waxworm every week or two.

The Risk That Matters for a White's Tree Frog

White's tree frogs are famously prone to obesity — the fat pads above the eyes are the giveaway. This is a species where waxworms do real damage if they become routine.

What to Feed Instead

The staple should be discoid roaches. Waxworms sit alongside a proper diet or they sit in the fridge — they do not replace anything.

When Waxworms Are Genuinely Useful

Three jobs, and they do all three well: putting weight on an underweight animal, tempting one that has stopped eating, and conditioning an animal before breeding. Outside those, there is usually a better feeder for the same meal.

See the full waxworm care and storage guide for keeping them alive once they arrive.