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    FrogWag
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    Default Can I turn the lights on?

    I know it's probably a total novice question, but...

    Can we turn the lights on at night to view our Red Eyed Tree Frog?

    I know they are nocturnal and like to be in the dark, but is there any issues with turning the light on to check it out?

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    Well im pretty new to tree frog keeping so let a few more reply's tell you the best option this is just the way I handled it. I bought a a red bulb for night time viewing of my red eye tree frog. Every time you turn on the lights the frogs slit pupils dial ate meaning they become round because of the quick intake of light. Its like when you just come out of the dark movie theater. You see all these funny purple spots and the light hurts. So I think the best option is to buy a red night viewing bulb there around ten dollars at pets mart and my red eye is active and is comfortable with this its real dim and doesn't seem to affect them

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    The area (basement) where my tree frogs are becomes pitch black after lights out. I even have the windows covered. I use a tiny regular flashlight ( not a laser !! ) when I want to view them. I got 3 of these at Home Depot - they use a AA battery. This little light can be pointed near the frog, not right in it's face of course. It's a small enough light not to put them right back to sleep.

    Most of the photos in my albums were taken at night ( w/ an iPhone only - 3GS- no flash) . I have the most ridiculous head gear for photos. I taped one of the small flash lights to a headband; this way both my hands are free for a photo op. The things we do !!!
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    Mine seem to not get bothered by the light... They dont even hide. They go about their business

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alegre323 View Post
    Mine seem to not get bothered by the light... They dont even hide. They go about their business

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    Well, I would have to say that this is unusual. See what others say as noted.
    ???
    My red eyed tree frogs are NEVER awake during the day. They hide so well , that most of the time I can not even find them.
    They don't even wake if I change substrate- they sleep so soundly -- they would not even know I was there during the day.
    The minute the lights are out --it's a hole different story !! Up-and-at-it and on the hunt !, etc.

    They really should have a consistent day/night cycle.
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    Dendrobates auratus “Costa Rican Green Black"
    Dendrobates auratus "Pena Blanca"
    Dendrobates tinctorius “New River”
    Dendrobates tinctorius "Green Sipaliwini"
    Dendrobates tinctorius “Powder Blue"
    Dendrobates tinctorius "French Guiana Dwarf Cobalt"

    Phyllobates terribilis “Mint”
    Phyllobates terribilis "Orange"
    Phyllobates bicolor "Uraba"

    Oophaga pumilio "Black Jeans"
    Oophaga pumilio "Isla Popa"
    Oophaga pumilio "Bastimentos"
    Oophaga pumilio “Mimbitimbi”
    Oophaga pumilio "Rio Colubre"
    Oophaga pumilio "Red Frog Beach”
    Oophaga pumilio "Rio Branco"
    Oophaga pumilio “Valle del Rey”
    Oophaga pumilio "BriBri"
    Oophaga pumilio "El Dorado"
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    Oophaga sylvatica "Pata Blanca"
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    Oophaga lehmanni "Red"
    Oophaga histrionica "Tado"

    Ranitomeya variabilis "Southern"
    Ranitomeya imitator "Varadero"
    Ranitomeya sirensis "Lower Ucayali"
    Ranitomeya vanzolinii

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    Alegre323
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    Quote Originally Posted by flybyferns View Post
    Well, I would have to say that this is unusual. See what others say as noted.
    ???
    My red eyed tree frogs are NEVER awake during the day. They hide so well , that most of the time I can not even find them.
    They don't even wake if I change substrate- they sleep so soundly -- they would not even know I was there during the day.
    The minute the lights are out --it's a hole different story !! Up-and-at-it and on the hunt !, etc.

    They really should have a consistent day/night cycle.
    in the day they're knocked out lol
    except for the emerald eyed I have, he likes to call and hunt. hes an all the time frog lol

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    Mine doesn't move unless it it pitch black. Sometimes I'll shine a flashlight to peek at him. If the flashlight likes up the tank too much, even just for a moment, he just freezes and then he goes and hides.

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    So is my red night time viewing bulb bad should I throw it away and only check on him with a tiny flashlight? Right now I turned it off because Im not sure if im doing the right thing.

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    Default Re: Can I turn the lights on?

    Most RTFs tend to retreat when lighting is introduced to a viv. Now, thats most and not all since some get accustomed to the lighting. My TV is close to the tank ans was my computer monitor and those lights didn't have an effect on the frogs activity.
    Adding a red light above did. Once added, the frogs would stay hidden or in their sleeping spots until the lights were out. This ment not coming out at all if the light was left on.

    I spy on mine with a tiny flashlight and as ling as the light doesn't hit them in the eyes or isn't too bright, they are not bothered. I try to have the light on and catch them with the diffused edge of the lights beam.

    So, its hit or miss as to the effect the added night lighting will have.

    As for turning on a bright daylight type light. Its not recommended since the instant blinding they get will be pretty stressful.
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