Quote Originally Posted by tydis View Post
Like the title says, how long after lghts out until Red-Eyed Leaf Frog usually wake up?

I just got two females on Sunday, their lights went off about 4 hours ago and they are still sleeping.
Is this likely a symptom of stress? Or is something else up?

I know at the N.A.R.B.C show in Arlington the guy I purchased them from was keeping the girls awake to keep them active. Think they are just trying to recover from two days of little sleep?

I'm a new frog owner so obviously everything is freaking me out.
Hi tydis,

'Sleeping in' is nothing to worry about. Stress? - well sure , they are tired and scared, if you will, from being moved around.
Remember:
-they had to be moved from their enclosure
-then breeder had to transport them to the show
-then they spent hours in a tiny container- probably all chilly
-then they traveled again with you
- and now they are home and need to rest

They will come around.
Create a consistant day/night- light cycle and it will become very habit forming for them.
For now is is just best to leave them be. ( hard- right ! )

Follow the FF care sheet ! * especially temps and humidity
Reduce as much commotion as possible around the enclosure.
DO NOT handle them unless it is absolutely necessary!!!!!!
Continue to feed daily ( for now) just before lights out.
Remove uneaten food (daily) from the enclosure the following DAY -
Get in and out of the enclosure as quickly and quietly as possible
Put the crickets back in the cricket bin so the crickets can eat
Dust crickets w/ calcium and vitamins
Rinse/change the soaking dish daily with de-chlorinated or spring water
Provide high large leaf plants ( ie pothos) so they feel safe/ they will sleep on the leaves.
Prepare newly purchased plants properly before adding them to the enclosure.

I could go on and on.
This list could be a mile long !!! lol

Seriously, there is excellent info on FF care sheet.

Keep us posted ! Hope this helps !
Lynn