Feeding problems

[ejh805]

Here are those enclosure pictures you asked for.

[Maharg]

Why dont you try silkworms, or if he is big enough Hornworms? Most frogs find that to be the ultimate treat.

[ejh805]

Graham,

I'm trying to find something I can use as a staple.
And aren't silkworms and hormworms rather expensive?

[Maharg]

Graham,

I'm trying to find something I can use as a staple.
And aren't silkworms and hormworms rather expensive?

Yes, they are. But remember Pixies are massive. I dont know how food costs work out in Alabama but in Calgary nightcralwers and crickets are relatively expensive and you need to feed so many that it ends up costing a lot. My main staple for my large Rococo is Hornworms for this reason. I know some members may disagree but with massive frogs such as Pixies and my Rococo, crickets are pointless. And if you arent having luck with nightcrawlers id give it a shot. Hornworms are GIANT and end up being fairly filling for their price. Especially when a staple of mice isnt really an option.

[ejh805]

That's definitely something to consider.
Here, nightcrawlers are about $2 and some change for a cup of 24. And crickets just depends on where you buy them from.
I'd have to have silkworms and hornworms shipped in which would be very expensive. And right now, my pixie is maybe the size of a 50 cent piece.
Once s/he gets bigger I may look into hornworms if s/he still isn't accepting night crawlers.

[Maharg]

That's definitely something to consider.
Here, nightcrawlers are about $2 and some change for a cup of 24. And crickets just depends on where you buy them from.
I'd have to have silkworms and hornworms shipped in which would be very expensive. And right now, my pixie is maybe the size of a 50 cent piece.
Once s/he gets bigger I may look into hornworms if s/he still isn't accepting night crawlers.

Definitely worth a shot. Especially when you consider that if you buy a cup of say 50 or 100 crickets for a feeding, about 20% will be dead right off the bat. Another up to 20% will find a way to bury or hide and die in the tank. Which sucks for your Frog and tank cleaning as well.

Pluke has a method he is using for breeding Hornworms in the feeders topic section. Ill be giving it a try. Maybe you can look into it too.

[Pluke]

Think of Dubia Roaches as Giant Roly Polys.. that's what they look like any way, just don't get any adults and you won't be bothered. They really aren't that bad. They can't fly, jump, or even climb the side of a plastic container. They're extremely defenseless and harmless. They don't really smell either, not as bad as crickets anyway.

There was another person on here who said that they had a fear of roaches, too. They ordered themselves some dubia anyway and over came that fear. You don't have to touch them, just use tongs. You say your frogs the size of a 50 cent piece.. I suggest getting some small-medium size roaches. You can usually find them priced at 100 for $10. Atleast at reptile shows. Definitely worth a try. EMBRACE YOUR FEAR, FOR THE GOOD OF YOUR FROG~!

[Pluke]

Have you tried Dubia roaches? They are big and gut loaded they will be quite nutrional. Supposedly they are easy to breed, too. I'd suggest hornworms but they're more of a treat because they can be expensive and grow extremely fast. I think your best bet might be roaches, I suggest buying $10 worth and giving them a test drive.

[ejh805]

Have you tried Dubia roaches? They are big and gut loaded they will be quite nutrional. Supposedly they are easy to breed, too. I'd suggest hornworms but they're more of a treat because they can be expensive and grow extremely fast. I think your best bet might be roaches, I suggest buying $10 worth and giving them a test drive.

I have a deathly fear of roaches. It could probably be labeled as a phobia... can't even look at pictures...

IF I could find a way to keep them without touching them or looking at them for too long I night be able to stomach it.

[Jcalcagno]

Here are those enclosure pictures you asked for.

What a wonderful home you have provided for your frog!

[ejh805]

What a wonderful home you have provided for your frog!

Why thank you ^_^

[Ra]

Mine eats canned grasshoppers, mice, vitamin dusted catfish nuggets, pacman food, nightcrawlers, and fat head minnows like a maniac. I dont even bother with crickets at all.