Obesity

[pac]

Ok guys and gals i think my frog is getting addict to mice . i tryed to starve and feed her some crixs but should took a mouse instead i really dont know what to do i dont her to be obesity .I need some help. I tried supeworms and she didnt take them .please help

[Sidius]

Nightcrawlers? Mollies maybe? I'm no expert by any means but I've read those that are given mice should only be given mice 1 maybe 2 times a month as a treat. I would think though... hungry enough, he will eat what is provided.

[MeTree]

That is certainly a problem. How long did you try starving her? With so many mice, her health is deteriorating. Too much fats and proteins over too short a period can cause tramatic effects such as obesity, irreversable blindness, and unfortunately even death. You may need to show her some tough love and try fasting again. I'm afraid feeding her more mice routinely would just make it less likely for her to try something else.

Keep us updated of any progress.

[pac]

she gets two mice a month but in between she wont eats worms or crix i have albino male they never ate a mouse before thanks i will try again

[pac]

i tried starving for about 4 days to a week

[SkeletalFrog]

While that may seem like a while for us, a week is really nothing for an ectotherm, especially one with good fat stores. Give her a month and see what happens.