1----what 'kind' of frog is it ( what species)
Red eyed tree frog
2----please include a photo of the frog
I'll attach one
3----Please include a photo of the frog's current enclosure
I have to take some, I'll post them when I can
4----size of enclosure ( W" x D" x H" )
40 breeder
5----# on inhabitants - ( if there is another frog --- is there a size difference ? )
One other red eye, same size
6----has or was the frog kept with a different species or with any other tank mate
It was with other frogs when I bought it in September
7----is there a new tank mate----was the new tank mate quarantined
This is the new tank mate to my other red eye
8----what is the typical humidity level
80%
9----what temperature is maintained
75F.
10---what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
75 watt heat lamp x 2, one red one night time purple/blue
11---describe the enclosure lighting ( very specifically)
I have an led light on their tank. Current satellite one for freshwater aquariums
12---describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
I change the water bowl every night, spot clean daily, clean out the majority of the substrate every week or so
13---what kind of water is used
-----for misting
Distilled, I also have a repti fogger with distilled water on the enclosure
-----for the frog's soaking dish
Dechlorinated tap water
-----is de-chlorinator used / what brand
Yes, not sure what brand
14---material(s) used for substrate - be very specific
Peat moss
15---enclosure set up:
Lots of live plants, 4" shallow water dish,
-----if recent - describe how the enclosure was cleaned
I use a small dust pan to scoop most of the peat moss out, usually I try to go around the live plants. Replace with fresh. I wipe down any dirty leaves and the sides of the tank with distilled water
-----plants( live or artificial) if artificial plants are used are they plastic or fabric
Live plants
-----describe wood, bark , and background materials
None
16---when is the last time the frog ate
Not sure
17---have you found poop lately
Yes, but it could be from the other frog
18---how often is the frog fed
Every 3 days I add fresh dusted crickets, there's always a few left in the enclosure
19---what size feeder is given
Small crickets
20---what other feeders are used as treats
None
21---what is the frog's main food source
Crickets
22---do feeders roam free in the enclosure or is the frog bowl fed
Roam free
23---vitamins - what brand and how often
Repashay calcium plus (sp?)
24---calcium - what brand and how often
Same as vitamins, every time I feed
25---was the frog without calcium for any period of time
No calcium for the first 2 weeks or so I had the frog
26---approximate age of the frog
Not sure
27---how long have you owned the frog
3 1/2 months
28---who cared for the frog before you
I got him from a reptile show.
29---is the frog wild caught or captive bred
I was told he was captive bred
30---how often the frog is handled -- are gloves used ( what kind of gloves)
Two or 3 times a week, only for a second to check on him and I always wash & rinse my hands well before hand
31---is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
Moderate. High traffic room, but the cage is tucked in a corner far from where we are walking by
30---has or was the frog properly quarantined (yes or no)
No
-----for how long
32---has the frog been treated with any medication:
No
-----for what
-----name of medication
-----for how long
-----what dose
-----was medication prescribed by a herp vet
My concern with this frog is that he isn't eating. He is much thinner than my other red eye and hasn't been thriving since I got him.
I suggest you start with separating these two, putting that one in a separate tank with wet papertowels and easy to desinfect decor. This way you will be able to monitor pooping/eating.
The other thing - have you done fecal testing when you got them? If not this has to be done asap!
Last edited by Lija; December 18th, 2014 at 06:37 PM.
Save one animal and it doesn't change the world, but it surely changes the world for that one animal!
In the hospital tank that lija recommends, I would cover art least 3 sides of the enclosure, stop handling him. Red eyes are picky and stress from stuff like handling them could cause them not to eat.
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