whites tree frog puffing up?

[zig3y]

kinda need some help, just minutes ago i moved my whites tree frog into a new cage and a couple minutes later witnessed him what looked like to be yawning. he was also puffing up way bigger than normal, can any one please explain to me what this is? im kinda worried and would much appreciate some advice.

[GrifTheGreat]

kinda need some help, just minutes ago i moved my whites tree frog into a new cage and a couple minutes later witnessed him what looked like to be yawning. he was also puffing up way bigger than normal, can any one please explain to me what this is? im kinda worried and would much appreciate some advice.

He is shedding his skin. This is normal. Soon he will rub himself with his hind legs and front legs pulling his skin into his mouth and eating it. Completely normal.

[zig3y]

thanks! kinda freaked out there but was cool to see for the first time, thanks again.

[GrifTheGreat]

thanks! kinda freaked out there but was cool to see for the first time, thanks again.

You're welcome. you wouldn't believe how many times we get this reaction from frog owners who see them shed for the first time. It is very cool.

[zig3y]

You're welcome. you wouldn't believe how many times we get this reaction from frog owners who see them shed for the first time. It is very cool.

Yeah, that is really cool to see but the first time you see them do it you kinda freak out!

[heyjude2200]

Do all frogs do this, or just tree frogs? I have FBT's, I've never seen anything like that.

[BeckyM]

My tree frog does it. I had him about three months before I caught him doing it.

And apparently firebellies do it too.

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[JHansson514]

Definitely can be a freaky experience! I remember the first time I saw my White's shed. They puffed up and were moving their bellies side to side. I thought the little guys were going to explode! Lol.

[zig3y]

Definitely can be a freaky experience! I remember the first time I saw my White's shed. They puffed up and were moving their bellies side to side. I thought the little guys were going to explode! Lol.

that is exactly what I was thinking! kinda freaks you out when you think your frog is gonna explode

[c0urt maRie]

How often do they shed like that and do they completely eat it all?? eww. lol

[GrifTheGreat]

Do all frogs do this, or just tree frogs? I have FBT's, I've never seen anything like that.

Yes, all frogs and toads shed their skin. They all do it similarly if not exactly the same. you will see them do it eventually. They spend a lot of time in water so their skin probably comes off in the water which would make it difficult to catch them in the act since the water makes their skin come off very easily.

[GrifTheGreat]

How often do they shed like that and do they completely eat it all?? eww. lol

They tend to shed more if humidity levels are perfect to near perfect and during growth spurts. During growth spurts depending on how fast your frog or toad is growing can be every other day to every couple days. When not growing they may only shed once a week.

Yes, if they have a good shed they will be able to pull all the skin into their mouth and eat it. Bad sheds can occur which is usually caused by below ideal humidity levels. The skin will not come off all in one piece and parts will still be stuck on the frog. This can be irritating to their skin and a lot of the time they will seek water to saturize the skin that is still attached so they can remove it. They eat it for norishment. You know waste not want not Lol!

[c0urt maRie]

lol good point!!

[zig3y]

thanks for all the info Grif! you sure do know a lot about frogs/toads

[GrifTheGreat]

thanks for all the info Grif! you sure do know a lot about frogs/toads

I'm no expert I just research and read about them. Owning them allows you to see first hand how they behave and do things like how they shed their skin and things in the environment that may affect theire ability to do so. There are many who know more than I do on here.