Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Completely submerged in substrate

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Nationality
    [Thailand]
    Location
    Bangkok, Thailand
    Posts
    2

    Default Completely submerged in substrate

    Facts:
    Female African Bullfrog, size of fist

    What happened:
    Tonight, At first, I thought she escaped. Instead, she was completely submerged under coco fiber.

    Question:
    Is this odd behavior? Does it indicate something, good or bad,?

  2. # ADS
    Circuit advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many
     

  3. #2
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Nationality
    [United States]
    Location
    New Hampshire
    Posts
    2

    Default Re: Completely submerged in substrate

    From what I know they burrow to cool off/avoid overheating. is the tank too warm?

  4. #3

    Default Re: Completely submerged in substrate

    This is completely normal for most frogs. It could be because of overheating or some form of hibernation.

  5. #4

    Default Re: Completely submerged in substrate

    My female african bullfrog loves to completely submerge in her substrate. I have a digital thermometer gun and always check her temps when she burrows just to make sure she isn't too hot. I think she just prefers to stay hidden.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Looking for some direction regarding submerged pond foam
    By bucknetbucky in forum Vivarium, Terrarium & Enclosure Discussion
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: December 8th, 2014, 07:36 PM
  2. Replies: 4
    Last Post: October 27th, 2013, 07:02 AM
  3. Replies: 4
    Last Post: November 25th, 2012, 09:32 PM
  4. Expanding foam submerged in water >>>
    By Jon in forum Vivarium, Terrarium & Enclosure Discussion
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: April 30th, 2012, 06:37 AM
  5. African Clawed frog wont eat or stay submerged, Sick, Disoriented, or?
    By Dennis Whitmore in forum Aquatic Clawed Frogs
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: November 13th, 2011, 10:26 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •