? Trouble In The Enclosure ?

[MsBlueRose]

I don't know if you still have this froggy or not, but I to have a grey tree frog that I have had since he was a froglet. He was very high strung when he was younger. I have had him for 3 years this spring and about half way through last fall he started to settle down (a lot). Like I said he was VERY high strung and then it seemed like over night he settled in to being in captivity or something and just stopped climbing the walls of his home for hours on end. I thought he might be getting depressed or sick but with in a few days of him stopping his erratic behavior, he started singing (calling) for the first time since we had had him (which is how I know he is a boy). I think what had happened is he finally settled in to his niche within our family and on top of that he may have reached or is reaching sexual maturity. He is a perfectly happy little frog now, he only climbs the walls on feeding day as he knows food will be coming soon and I think he is trying to get my attention so I will feed him early, lol. Your frog may be experiencing something similar and has started to mellow out a little. I do know that young greys will wander for a long time until they feel they have found their own territory. Since he is a little older now he may have realized that his home is his territory, lol. Greys are pretty mellow frogs for the most part. Honestly, he should be perched quietly in a corner or on a leaf for most of the day. That's just how they are. I hope all worked out with him and he is still with you. My Greys are the sweetest frogs I have ever owned and I am glad they were my first love in the herp world! Hope my post helps out, even if only a little. And if anyone sees something I was wrong about, please feel free to correct me. I want to be as up-to-date as possible on my froggy facts! Thanks!

[flybyferns]

Is there trouble in the enclosure or a frog is sick ?
It is great that one seeks advice !
After all, that's why we are here !!!

There ,actually, may be nothing wrong ?
A change in behavior warrants keeping a close eye on the frog.
Diarrhea or a break-in-the-skin needs to be treated properly and ASAP !
Possible causes of a problem or illness need to be determined and corrected.

'patience is a virtue' AND 'time is of the essence'

If there is trouble in the frog enclosure it will be very helpful by providing as much of the following information as possible as there are MANY experienced members hear to help

Start a NEW THREAD
- by cutting and pasting the questions below into the forum area for the frog species you need assistance with.
- try to answer as many questions as possible.
- if you do not know an answer to a question say "I don't know" rather than leaving it blank.

QUESTIONS

1----what 'kind' of frog is it ( what species)
2----please include a photo of the frog
3----Please include a photo of the frog's current enclosure
4----size of enclosure ( W" x D" x H" )
5----# on inhabitants - ( if there is another frog --- is there a size difference ? )
6----has or was the frog kept with a different species or with any other tank mate
7----is there a new tank mate----was the new tank mate quarantined
8----what is the typical humidity level
9----what temperature is maintained
10---what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
11---describe the enclosure lighting ( very specifically)
12---describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
13---what kind of water is used
-----for misting
-----for the frog's soaking dish
-----is de-chlorinator used / what brand
14---material(s) used for substrate - be very specific
15---enclosure set up:
-----if recent - describe how the enclosure was cleaned
-----plants( live or artificial) if artificial plants are used are they plastic or fabric
-----describe wood, bark , and background materials
16---when is the last time the frog ate
17---have you found poop lately
18---how often is the frog fed
19---what size feeder is given
20---what other feeders are used as treats
21---what is the frog's main food source
22---do feeders roam free in the enclosure or is the frog bowl fed
23---vitamins - what brand and how often
24---calcium - what brand and how often
25---was the frog without calcium for any period of time
26---approximate age of the frog
27---how long have you owned the frog
28---who cared for the frog before you
29---is the frog wild caught or captive bred
30---how often the frog is handled -- are gloves used ( what kind of gloves)
31---is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
30---has or was the frog properly quarantined (yes or no)
-----for how long
32---has the frog been treated with any medication:
-----for what
-----name of medication
-----for how long
-----what dose
-----was medication prescribed by a herp vet

Moderation notes :
Re-created August 10, 2014 to minimize confusion - sticky/locked
please see new thread : http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...enclosure.html

[flybyferns]

PLEASE SEE NEW THREAD FOR "TROUBLE IN THE ENCLOSURE" QUESTIONS
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...enclosure.html

( STICKY AND LOCKED )
-NEW THREAD CREATED AUGUST 2014

Thanks