picky pacman?

[arielgasca420]

well you can try it once if he is very undernourished and see what happens. this is an emergency vitamin liquid for reptiles and should only be used sparingly to keep them from dying. I had to use it for my cham because I had no choice. chams are more sensitive to stress than frogs and it broke my heart to force feed her but it was either that or watch my cham die without at least knowing that I tried. It is a quick process and will stress them out but sometimes this is what you have to do to get them the nutrients they need if they refuse to eat. I used a medical syringe that had a very small tip so that I can gently ease it in without having to open the mouth completely.
Just a heads up, you will need some sort of measuring plate because the measurements have to be precise. (at least that is how the rescue cal was like)

Repta-Aid Critical Care Formula from Fluker's&reg - Supplements & Medications - Reptile - PetSmart

[GrifTheGreat]

and somehow....alot more food. They dont stay that small for very long.

Very true . They require a TON of food due to how much extra nutrition they need during these crucial growth stages in their lives.

[Wizzlewuzzle]

wait a minute, repti aid need to be fed to frog, HOW? if FF will freak him out, how else?

It's much easier than you'd think, lol. I've been having to force feed mine while he recovers from an infection. I'm using worms, though, and the repta aid may be even easier since it's a liquid. For the easiest time of things, get someone to help you. One person would put their hand behind the frog to keep him from backing away, and the other would do the feeding. You can use something like a credit card to open the mouth. Insert it in the frog's mouth, off to the side, and gently push down. The frog will open up, and then you quickly insert the food (or syringe, if you're using repta aid). With the liquid, I guess you'd just squirt it in once you have the syringe in. With worms, my frog will usually go on and eat it once I've put it partway in. As for the freaking out, my frog actually tolerates it pretty well, but all frogs are different. If yours isn't eating and is low on energy he probably won't put up much of a fuss either.

Edited to add: if you do use a debit card/credit card for mouth opening, make sure to put it back in your purse or wallet afterward. I had a awkward moment at a checkout counter the other day when I reached for my card and then realized it was still sitting beside the frog's tank, rofl. Luckily I had a bit of cash on me.

[GrifTheGreat]

well you can try it once if he is very undernourished and see what happens. this is an emergency vitamin liquid for reptiles and should only be used sparingly to keep them from dying. I had to use it for my cham because I had no choice. chams are more sensitive to stress than frogs and it broke my heart to force feed her but it was either that or watch my cham die without at least knowing that I tried. It is a quick process and will stress them out but sometimes this is what you have to do to get them the nutrients they need if they refuse to eat. I used a medical syringe that had a very small tip so that I can gently ease it in without having to open the mouth completely.
Just a heads up, you will need some sort of measuring plate because the measurements have to be precise. (at least that is how the rescue cal was like)

Repta-Aid Critical Care Formula from Fluker's&reg - Supplements & Medications - Reptile - PetSmart

The Repta-Aid(Repta-Boost) has a dose per weight sheet with it so you can administer the correct amount needed by weight of the animals. A little larger dose won't be harmful as long as you only do it once. Read the instructions and follow them and you should be fine. be patient.

[Ra]

Isnt it essentially just the same thing as unflavored pedialyte?

[GrifTheGreat]

Isnt it essentially just the same thing as unflavored pedialyte?

No its a white powder that you mix with water an make a paste. I believe it has everything a frog and reptile needs and then some. It smells like baby formula and even looks like it.

[Lija]

that you all for your advice! so far I can't find repti-aid anywhere, but I have 2 more stores to go in the city, or I might have to order it if possible. but i think the guy is eating cos crickets are disappearing, I just don't see it. I threw 5 more crickets yesterday at night, no single one in a cage this am. will watch, may be he will be brave enough to show how he does it, as I don't think he moved from the spot he is at.

[GrifTheGreat]

that you all for your advice! so far I can't find repti-aid anywhere, but I have 2 more stores to go in the city, or I might have to order it if possible. but i think the guy is eating cos crickets are disappearing, I just don't see it. I threw 5 more crickets yesterday at night, no single one in a cage this am. will watch, may be he will be brave enough to show how he does it, as I don't think he moved from the spot he is at.

Always check the enclosure really well. Look under the water dish and around any fake plants. They are good at hiding and will even burrow in to the substrate. The crickets that is.

[Lija]

I'd like to thank you all for all advice you've given, I really appreciate it! that is what helped me not to go insane with the guy :lol:

and update: he is eating his crickets, almost never when someone is watching, but they all are disappearing from a tank and he is pooping to prove where exactly they all are disappearing. I got repti aid, but never used it, since he looks ok for now. he also ate 2 night crawlers, so it looks like I ( with your help) won this war! THANK YOU again!

[GrifTheGreat]

Good to hear. Just keep the Repta-Aid its good to have it on hand incase you need it. You're welcome.