Found a tree frog in grocery cabbage, not sure how to help

[ak737]

Today at work I found what appeared to be a squashed, dead tree frog in a head of cabbage pulled from a cooler. I brought it into the back and let it warm up for a few to make sure I wasn't putting a living animal in the trash. Wouldn't you know in just a few minutes it blinked at me. It came with cabbage from FL all the way to MI. I set it up with a makeshift enclosure of a fish tank with plain white moist paper towel, a shallow dish of spring water, and a plastic plant to try to make it feel more comfortable. Trying to keep he/she warm and moist, but hopefully not too warm/moist, which is a guessing game since I have no equipment.
My question is what to do next. I live in a VERY small town. No pet stores within 50 miles that are open more than a few hours during the day and I work all day the next two days. How/what can I feed this guy? Not sure how urgent it is since I don't know how long he's been trapped in a box of cabbage or how long they can survive when chilled down to a near stop. Just want to help if I can, any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Jess]

If you could post a pic of him, some on here might be able to tell what type of frog he is, and be able to point you in the direction of the type of food he would eat that you might be able to get from your yard.

[toxxxickitten]

A picture would be helpful since a lot of tree frog species reside in Florida. However, like any frog - insects are the staple diet. He will probably eat crickets.

[4mb3rNich0l3]

Agreed, a picture would help

[InfinitysDaughter]

I'm probably the worst person in the world but the mental image here just makes me giggle. X3 But yes, wish to see pics of this very well traveled little guy/girl.

[ak737]

Here's the picture I have from a phone. Not the best but a start. I'll have to bug the little guy/girl again in the daytime. Also, I forgot to say that he/she is pretty small. about an inch in length give or take.

[Heatheranne]

I'm not sure if you've ever had amphibians or not, so I thought I'd add for you that all and any water used has to be dechlorinated. The chlorine in city water is toxic to them.

Walmart sells Stress Coat and other types in the aquarium/pet section. They are drops you add to the water.

[Heatheranne]

That's awesome! Congrats!
Every other feeding you'll need to dust the crickets with herp/amphibian calcium with vitamin D 3 powder and once a week dust with herptivite powder. This will prevent deficiencies which could make them weak and sick.

It sounds like you're doing a great job!

Post some pics when he's a bit less stressed .

[asid61]

I can't call this "heartwarming", because it's a frog, but it is a great thread.
I wonder how many people get frogs in their lettuce? You, and the frog, are very lucky.

[ak737]

I know it's been a while but just in case anyone was still interested and just for fun here's a picture of a much larger, well adjusted Newton. He's growing and is showing himself to be quite a little fighter(literally, he punches me and everything else in his way when I take him out to clean.) Thanks again everyone for your help.

[BlueisallIneed]

I know it's been a while but just in case anyone was still interested and just for fun here's a picture of a much larger, well adjusted Newton. He's growing and is showing himself to be quite a little fighter(literally, he punches me and everything else in his way when I take him out to clean.) Thanks again everyone for your help.

That is so awesome! So glad to hear he is doing great good job on saving this little cutie!

[Jess]

Thank you so much for the update he looks wonderful!!!

[Heatheranne]

Awe ! Great job!