Feeding Froglet

[Clover]

I have a froglet that has only the tiniest stump of a tail left. We raised it from a tadpole, and I'm not sure what species. I think it's probably a green frog. I have been putting it in a container with several pinhead crickets every day, but it doesn't seem interested at all. My question - how do I feed a froglet for the first time? Will it just notice the crickets whenever it gets hungry?

Thanks.

[hyla]

Pinheads may be too big yet, I would try flightless fruit flies and see if that works! I would also continue doing that in a separate container.

[Clover]

Thanks, I'll try that. The pinheads are about the size of the space between his eyes, so I thought they would be ok. Typically, when do the froglets start showing interest in food?

[hyla]

Thanks, I'll try that. The pinheads are about the size of the space between his eyes, so I thought they would be ok. Typically, when do the froglets start showing interest in food?

I believe they show more interest right AFTER they lose their tails. I would imagine that he will be very interested then. Be sure to dust the food w your vitamin supplement!

[Clover]

That's great. Thank you so much for answering my questions. We've had tree frogs for years, but this is the first time we've raised a tadpole or had a true frog for a pet. :-)

[firebellygirl]

I have Fire Belly Toad babies. They took about a week after absorbing their tails before they started eating.

[Clover]

I have Fire Belly Toad babies. They took about a week after absorbing their tails before they started eating.

That's good to know. I'll just keep offering and won't worry for a while yet, then. Thank you!