Concerns about Waxy Monkey Tree Frog...

[toxxxickitten]

I would get a UVB bulb. I'm not an expert on Waxy's but I know that Tree Frogs need the UVB so, try that and see if it helps!
~Lauryn

I'm not sure I've heard that Tree Frogs need UVB? I also keep Grey Trees, a Green Tree and White's Tree Frog....do they need UVB light too? I haven't had any concerns with these species.

[Terrarium Supplies]

Hi Kitty, first of all can you fire up some recent pics of Smeagol and his setup for correct evaluation?

Waxies are supprising hardly animals if cared for correctly.

[mrzoggs]

I would get a UVB bulb. I'm not an expert on Waxy's but I know that Tree Frogs need the UVB so, try that and see if it helps!
~Lauryn

Ive never heard of Tree frogs NEEDING uvb light. As for my Red eyes i use no light at all. The only light they would need is for temperature. Some people use for daylight also.

I'm not sure I've heard that Tree Frogs need UVB? I also keep Grey Trees, a Green Tree and White's Tree Frog....do they need UVB light too? I haven't had any concerns with these species.

Have you got a fecal check done? I would suggest doing that ASAP. Ive never read anything about Waxy Monkey Frogs but maybe its something such as parasites or worms.

[toxxxickitten]

Hi Kitty, first of all can you fire up some recent pics of Smeagol and his setup for correct evaluation?

Waxies are supprising hardly animals if cared for correctly.

I will get some photos of his enclosure up some time tomorrow. I just got off work and am beat, plus I have an early errand to run in the morning.

Ive never heard of Tree frogs NEEDING uvb light. As for my Red eyes i use no light at all. The only light they would need is for temperature. Some people use for daylight also.



Have you got a fecal check done? I would suggest doing that ASAP. Ive never read anything about Waxy Monkey Frogs but maybe its something such as parasites or worms.

I have not had a fecal check done. I can't remember what the previous owner had told me how long he had had him. I want to say 2 years...but I am not sure. I don't think it would just now develop parasites if he's been fine in the previous owner's care?

[toxxxickitten]

Here are the pictures.

His set up:


Closer of the inside:


He has gone from his perch to down here. He has now taken up a minty green coloration.


I'm thinking his temps may be too low? I measured his usual spot with my temp gun and it ranged from 75-77*F. Where he is "hiding" now the temp was about 74*F

[Terrarium Supplies]

Kitty, slightly concerned that Smeagol is at ground level when he should be within the branches. They are natural climbers and in the wild spend most of their time asleep under the sun basking well above harms way.

Your enclosure looks fine, however just a few minor changes. Try flipping that vine so it sits closer to the light and use a 75W spot bulb for a direct heat source. You may also want to introduce some form of UVB as this may trigger him.

Temp range ideally needs to be around 75-80F with the basking area 90-95F. Humidity range should be 40% NO GREATER!!

Is he eating and pooing?

[toxxxickitten]

Kitty, slightly concerned that Smeagol is at ground level when he should be within the branches. They are natural climbers and in the wild spend most of their time asleep under the sun basking well above harms way.

Your enclosure looks fine, however just a few minor changes. Try flipping that vine so it sits closer to the light and use a 75W spot bulb for a direct heat source. You may also want to introduce some form of UVB as this may trigger him.

Temp range ideally needs to be around 75-80F with the basking area 90-95F. Humidity range should be 40% NO GREATER!!

Is he eating and pooing?

When I first got him he was at ground level, but at that time I only had vines in his enclosure. He was very active at night, then though and ate just fine. I have not seen him eat since his recent color change and I have seen no poop. I'm assuming because he is not eating. I'm worried he is not eating, but he isn't skinny either. He is quite plump. I can flip the wood, but it will make it farther away from the light, as to why I have it in the position it is in now. I will get a high wattage bulb and see about getting some UVB on him.

[toxxxickitten]

Got a 75W bulb and a 2.0 Repti-Glo UVB bulb. I hope that will be enough UVB for him.

[Rae]

I cant help but notice you seem not to have any subtrate? how long have you had this set up... Im always concerned about mine eating the subrate and this looks so much cleaner... But I have little greys dont know if it makes a difference?

[Lija]

Kitten - so happy to hear! hope it is all that needed. may be one day you can get another one to keep him company

as for vines - they need smooth surface ones, I'm using exo terra, but any smooth ones are good.

Rae- they don't need a substrate, whatever is easy to clean is good. Waxies are not typical frogs.

[toxxxickitten]

I want to make sure I get him healthy first and have the temps and everything right before I decide to get him a buddy. I didn't know they were communal type frogs. I will see about getting more vines for him to climb on. I knew Exo-Terra had many sizes available. And as for substrate, I don't have any in his enclosure because it is all screen and I didn't want to worry about making a mess if the substrate happened to be able to go through the screen. The slick bottom makes it a breeze for clean up!

[Rae]

Awws so I cant get away with no subtrate for my greys?:/