FB appetite, behavior, eco earth, health questions

[Hoppity100]

Okay, If I had time to read all posts I would. I decided to write hoping experienced FB owners would see my post. Here are my questions: Has anyone had their FB not eat for a few days due to possible fullness from last meal? Has anyone had a FB with nausea or impaction? I said nausea because I'd have that if I were impacted. And can FB's or are they supposed to eat only every 2-3 days? Mine want food every day. And, how in the world do they digest crickets? Does anyone have any tips for making wax worms and mealworms last longer besides being in butter shelf in fridge with potato? Wax worms I heard don't eat, mealworms I read like honey and oats.

And, does anyone have advice on how I can locate the cricket inside my car? And, another intelligent question: is a possum too large to feed to FB's? (laughing). Can FB's eat soft boiled chicken if offered correctly? Suppose we had bad weather or store was out of worms...in this case is there anything I can offer FB's in case of emergency? They are not fond of earthworms at all. The wax worms don't last long. The mealworms last a little longer. Their favorite food? Crickets.

If anyone has had a frog that was not interested in eating, probably had large meal day or so prior to me noticing, like part of an earthworm or extra mealworm, and otherwise is acting normal, does this mean no threat of impaction or obstruction? Thank you whoever reads this and writes with tips. OH, I forgot to ask if eco earth is okay if frogs get it in aquarium water? Mine have and it must be safe, otherwise I guess I'd have noticed by now. One last one: are all pet store FB's lime green with black slightly bumpy looking spots? I know, alot of questions. The pet stores don't always have an answer.

[MantisMan]

ok my toads can go several days or weeks without food when hibernating
you shouldnt feed mealworms as they cant digest them
waxworms as a treat, crix and roaches, as well as earthworms make great staple foods
be sure any land rocks or gravel are covered with spaghmum moss or peat moss
people have problems with eco earth, i recommend peat or spaghmum moss
color varies depending on genes, temperature, and surroundings

[Hoppity100]

Mine have not hibernated yet, what time during the year would they hibernate, winter? I would not leg my frogs go for even a week with no food. I did hear that mealworms were a problem, yet also heard its not true that they are hard to digest, I don't know yet what to think. And, if there's a problem with eco earth I have not heard what it is. Our stores don't sell the moss you mention, we must be limited here. Is eco earth the next best thing? Thanks

[Hoppity100]

I'll try typing again: when do FB's hibernate, winter? Mine have not yet. I did hear mealworms were a problem, yet also heard they are ok. Is there a problem with eco earth? Our stores don't sell moss, we are limited, eco earth was the best substitute I could find. My wax worms did not live long, I did get earthworms and crickets. I would never let my frogs go a week without food, I don't see how they could survive well not eating more than once a week or longer? Do you own FB's?

[MantisMan]

i own and breed firebellies
the pet store doesnt supply hydratable bricks of substrate?
u can probably find it on amazon, i got 30 castor beans for a penny the other day!!
if u decrease daylight, fill them with waxworms, and put them in 55-58 degree cold, they can go up to 2 months without food

[Hoppity100]

I already have the bricks of eco earth that you add water to, I let it dry and its a tiny bit damp, mine seem to be okay with it. Where do people buy the moss for frogs? We have pet supplies plus, petsmart, and petco. The box stores don't sell it, so I used eco earth thinking it was the next best substrate. I had sand before but it really made cleaning the tank alot harder. I am looking for a flat tray to fit in my aquarium so I can make land bigger. I just hope my substrate is adequate since I can't find the moss.

[FriedrichsFrogs]

turning down food a day or two aftr feeding is odd behavior. Alex seems to have hit on the biggest issues already. Ill just add to stay clear of mealworms completely, their exoskeleton is problematic for fbts to digest and their size can also present problems as fbts only grow to be 1 or 2 inches. Small pebbles should be avoided to use in the tank because they could be swallowed. Continue to monitor your toads behavior

[Hoppity100]

Oh, I read that sphagnum moss was too acidic, I don't have moss for mine, can't find any. Mine are very content, their water is 76 degrees, the male calls the female every night. I feed mine almost every day but alternate the amount. I can't imagine any animal going for weeks without food and not minding. If hibernating they can get by. Why do people say frogs can go without food for days or weeks without asking the frogs? They don't have a choice if they're not fed. Mine are fine! They practically clap their feet when they see food coming. LOL I tried earthworms and they weren't impressed. I then cut worms into pieces but they don't wiggle long after doing that. The worms are just too long. Mine love crickets.