Quote Originally Posted by AaronC View Post
I apologize if this is redundant from other threads, but I just got my frog four days ago, and he (or she, I'll just refer to it as he) hasn't eaten anything yet and stays buried completely all day.
The details:
  • He's just under 2" long, give or take. He's bigger than a quarter.
  • The substrate is coconut fiber, it's about 2-3 inches deep.
  • His tank is 10 gallons with a shallow water dish, a live plant and a half log.
  • There is a heating pad attached the side with the water dish and plant
  • The temperatures stay pretty well in the target range, but I'm struggling to maintain humidity. The Zilla analog hygrometer typically reads around 70% humidity after I mist heavily, but it drops to around 50% when I'm at work. I probably mist about four times a day. I've got a damp hand towel that mostly covers the top of the tank to help keep the moisture in, but nothing seems to be working. I use distilled water for everything.
  • I've tried feeing him meal worms, earth worms and dead crickets. I even dropped an earthworm directly in front of him, and he didn't flinch.
  • He's been burying himself in the corner nearest to the heating pad.


I think that just about covers it. Let me know if you need any further information, and thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate it!
Distilled water can only be used for misting or fog machines. It lacks vital minerals and slats needed to assist the frog in hydration. Switch to tap water treated with a de-chlorinating agent that you must go buy. Prime and Zoo Med ReptiSafe are good ones to choose.

They are nocturnal and therefore are active at night which is also when you should be feeding him. Uncover just his head so he can see and place food in with him and leave him be.

keep us posted.