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    I have a 6 m/o African Bullfrog and he/she is in a 40 gallon tank with a 50 watt infrared bulb on 24/7. He is about the size of a small deck of cards. His tank is about 75f. The humidity is in the 80%. He usually eats superworms, small crickets, and once every couple of months, a pinkie mouse. I believe he at only one small cricket the other day. Since then he hasn't eaten for weeks. I really do not know if he has pooped or not. I use coconut fiber as a substrate that is moist. He has a huge water dish. I am hoping to post pictures, so if you could also tell me how to do that. That would be great. I spray him constantly. He hasn't been eating and it appears that his skin is peeling off. Today I was trying to see if he could still hop around and he cannot walk. He falls over and can't get up. Help! Please! I am begging you. I love him. If there is nothing I can do about it, what can I do to at least make him comfortable? Thank you so so much!

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    Default Re: EMERGENCY: African Bullfrog Dying?

    When did he eat the mouse last? Do you feed him in the substrate? It is possible he is impacted. He will shed his skin, so peeling skin might not be a big deal; however, not being able get up or walk is. Have you tried to put him in a warm bath? That can help your frog poop.

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    He ate a mouse over 3 months ago. Not since then. I do feed him in the substrate. I haven't tried a warm bath.

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    I know a little on African Bullfrogs, but I am no expert. What I would do is try introducing new foods. I had a pacman that ate crickets, and then totally stopped eating crickets. So I gave him nightcrawlers, and he loved those.

    If you feed him in the substrate, he could accidentally ingest some substrate. Tree feeding him in a small plastic tank.

    Your frog does not appear underweight, but what I would do is decrease the humidity. 80 percent is way to much, especially because these guys come from a naturally dry region of Africa that gets little to no rain.

    If none of these suggestions work, try a warm bath. If that does not work, I would advise getting your frog to a vet to see what the problem is.

    I hope your frog gets better.

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    That first picture looks like he is shedding. He doesn't look skinny, which, after not eating for weeks, might indicate he is impacted. That happened with a couple of my frogs when I had them in coconut. They got very listless, didn't want to eat, and, eventually, one threw up his stomach and the other prolapsed his intestines. Both are fine now, so, I am not trying to scare you.

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    I do not own a Pyxie nor am I and expert. If you suspect impaction which is quite possible when feeding rodents. A lot of the time they become constipated due to amphibians having trouble digesting mammalian tissues. This is not a medical treatment but a way to help the frog pass the rodent. Prepare a soak of De-chlorinated water luke warm to warm. Around 80 degrees. Disolve 2 to 4 drops of honey in the water. Be sure the water is no deeper than up to your frogs chin.

    Also I would try night crawlers or Hornworms as another food item. Much easier for your frog to digest. If he doesn't eat soon you will have to force feed. If you need help with this just ask and we will be happy to help. Try the soak and keep us posted.


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    Where can you get nightcrawlers? And what do you do with them if he doesn't eat them?

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    Default Re: EMERGENCY: African Bullfrog Dying?

    Quote Originally Posted by jjchance View Post
    Where can you get nightcrawlers? And what do you do with them if he doesn't eat them?
    Walmart sells nightcrawlers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjchance View Post
    I have a 6 m/o African Bullfrog and he/she is in a 40 gallon tank with a 50 watt infrared bulb on 24/7. He is about the size of a small deck of cards. His tank is about 75f. The humidity is in the 80%. He usually eats superworms, small crickets, and once every couple of months, a pinkie mouse. I believe he at only one small cricket the other day. Since then he hasn't eaten for weeks. I really do not know if he has pooped or not. I use coconut fiber as a substrate that is moist. He has a huge water dish. I am hoping to post pictures, so if you could also tell me how to do that. That would be great. I spray him constantly. He hasn't been eating and it appears that his skin is peeling off. Today I was trying to see if he could still hop around and he cannot walk. He falls over and can't get up. Help! Please! I am begging you. I love him. If there is nothing I can do about it, what can I do to at least make him comfortable? Thank you so so much!
    Take him to a vet, simple. If he hasn't eaten that long and isn't moving much he needs medical care! Don't wait any longer!

    My 15 year old White's Tree Frog Hetfield (RIP 1996-June 4, 2012) and my little girl Lucy

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlueisallIneed View Post
    Take him to a vet, simple. If he hasn't eaten that long and isn't moving much he needs medical care! Don't wait any longer!
    Agree!
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Default Re: EMERGENCY: African Bullfrog Dying?

    Be careful with vitamins for frogs (Confirmed by my vet, one of the best in France for exotic pets).
    Too much vitamins could damage its digestive system and make it very ill.

    Calcium is very important (At least powder on 2 or 3 preys per week) + vit D3 on 1 or 2 preys (Insects in order not to give too much) per month.

    But personally, as you "Love him", you should go to a vet.
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    Unhappy Re: EMERGENCY: African Bullfrog Dying?

    Thank you everybody for your help. Unfortunately Baby died last night after all. I tried everything you said. He died comfortably due to the help you gave me. Thanks again.

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    Sorry for you...
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