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[katieb92]

I purchased my bumble bee toad over a week ago and still cannot get him to eat. I tried tong feeding and letting him hunt on his own and he shows no interest. I am beginning to worry a little I don't want him to starve!

[Duffy316]

Hi, there's probably people better qualified to answer than me but I thought I'd help if I could.
I've got 3 of these little beauties and I had the same problem with my first.
They do tend to take a week or so to settle down after they've been moved or purchased so it could be that.
What are you offering him, food-wise? Mine go nuts for fruit flies and micro crickets.
I know you're trying your best but trying to force feed him will cause him further stress, therefore he won't want to eat.
I've found the best way is to mist the tank then put the flies or crickets in. My theory being that in the wild, the fauna etc comes alive after a rain shower. I'm probably hideously wrong but it works for me.
Also, make sure the food offered is the right size, if it's too big, he'll just ignore it.
Pics of the toad and the tank may help the pro's on here if needed.
Got my fingers crossed for you, they really are fabulous little personalities!

[toxxxickitten]

Duffy hit on some good points. What do you have your Bumblee Bee Toad housed in? Humidity? Temps? Substrate? What are you attempting to feed? Not all frogs will eat off tongs and some may take longer to acclimate to their new environment.

[Duffy316]

How's he getting on?