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    Default American Tree Frog Dead or Hibernating?

    I have an american tree frog, and she turned a dark green color and won't move anymore. She was moving really slowly and sleeping a lot for two days before. She's on the floor of the tank. She's not belly up though so I don't know if she's dead. A bit of her right foot looks a little shrivelled so I don't know if that's a good sign or not. I don't know if she's hibernating or not, if she is, then what am I supposed to do?

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    Default American Tree Frog Dead or Hibernating?

    They usually do not hibernate. If she is shriveling up and not moving, that is not good. Can u post pics?

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    Default Re: American Tree Frog Dead or Hibernating?

    Hello and welcome to FF Kathleen! I'm very sorry your frog is not well . Frog might be dead if not responding to stimuli; but could be sick and sleeping too. Can you turn off all lights as soon as it's dark and see if it wakes up. Also in the meantime; please answer all below questions to the best of your ability to try and find out what is the problem. Thank you !

    1----what 'kind' of frog is it ( what species)
    2----please include a photo of the frog
    3----Please include a photo of the frog's current enclosure
    4----size of enclosure ( W" x D" x H" )
    5----# on inhabitants - ( if there is another frog --- is there a size difference ? )
    6----has or was the frog kept with a different species or with any other tank mate
    7----is there a new tank mate----was the new tank mate quarantined
    8----what is the typical humidity level
    9----what temperature is maintained
    10---what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
    11---describe the enclosure lighting ( very specifically)
    12---describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
    13---what kind of water is used
    -----for misting
    -----for the frog's soaking dish
    -----is de-chlorinator used / what brand
    14---material(s) used for substrate - be very specific
    15---enclosure set up:
    -----if recent - describe how the enclosure was cleaned
    -----plants( live or artificial) if artificial plants are used are they plastic or fabric
    -----describe wood, bark , and background materials
    16---when is the last time the frog ate
    17---have you found poop lately
    18---how often is the frog fed
    19---what size feeder is given
    20---what other feeders are used as treats
    21---what is the frog's main food source
    22---do feeders roam free in the enclosure or is the frog bowl fed
    23---vitamins - what brand and how often
    24---calcium - what brand and how often
    25---was the frog without calcium for any period of time
    26---approximate age of the frog
    27---how long have you owned the frog
    28---who cared for the frog before you
    29---is the frog wild caught or captive bred
    30---how often the frog is handled -- are gloves used ( what kind of gloves)
    31---is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
    30---has or was the frog properly quarantined (yes or no)
    -----for how long
    32---has the frog been treated with any medication:
    -----for what
    -----name of medication
    -----for how long
    -----what dose
    -----was medication prescribed by a herp vet
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Default Re: American Tree Frog Dead or Hibernating?

    Hi Kathleen - so sorry to read of your frog, I hope she recovers soon - have faith in her.

    I'm writing as I would like to expand your query as there doesn't seem to be a suitable forum section. Hibernation - do all frogs and toads hibernate/estivate at some time? I'm a newcomer [ 2 years of frog keeping ] but during that time none of my 14 terrestrial species have shown any sign of hibernating/estivating. Could this be because they have been kept 'seasons' free by a steady range of temperature/humidity and always provided with food and water? Do they need an opportunity to hibernate? The nearest to hibernation is by my False Tomato Frogs [Dyscophus guineti,] which disappear into the substrate for 10 days or so then surface apparently fit and well.

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