Normal Pyxie Behavior

[dsmalex97]

Hello all!!

As some of you know I just recently got my first pyxie. I'm not that new to herps, so I gotta good idea on how to keep this guy happy. I did a bunch of research on this forum too which has definitely helped! Now, I have her in a 56QT rubbermaid tub. I had a low wattage heat pad going to keep the tub a little warmer, but hasn't really done much for ambient temps. Since the weather over here in NY was been dropping I've noticed my frog's behavior changing. She had her eye's shut at one point, and seemed rather lethargic. I'm assuming its because of the temps. I added a heat lamp which has the tub at 80-82 degrees now. I also misted it a bit to bump the humidity up. But from what I understand these guys can handle low humidity quite well, so I'm blaming the temps.

Another thing I want to know is about aestivation. Do all pyxie's go through this, or is it just ones that go through low temps? I would like to prevent this if possible, but if it happens normally then w.e. Just sounds kind of weird, and would rather skip the aestivation if at all possible. I just hope she isn't doing this right now lol. Here's what she looks like since I turned the lamps on. As you can see her eyes are open now, and seems a little less lethargic. But I can't really tell yet.

[dsmalex97]

This is what she looks like now

Also, how do you know when they're hungry when they are buried in like this?

[Jace]

Hey! Congrats on your new Pyxie. I have to say, temps play a big role in any frogs activity level. Humidity can also affect too, especially if it gets too dry. I always try to keep my temp at 26-28 degrees celcius (my frogs do really well at these temps) and their soil damp but not sopping wet. Last year, I let my frogs go into semi-hibernation, but only because I could not get their regular food source for a couple of months. I doubt if I will do it again and I have never done it before in the 4 years I have had an ABF. I don't think it is necessary unless you plan on breeding. My two do fine year round and go thru periods of inactivity and then super active. When they are buried, I usually uncover the face, and dangle a food item in front. If they are hungry, the leap out of the soil to get it. If not, they rebury their faces and I take the hint to try again another day! Best of luck!

[BG]

Temperature , Humidity,and food are very important to a frog. If you have those in the right place ,then the frog will be happy ,and everybody is happy. if the first two are not right ,then the frog will not eat.