Frog Stays buried Completely

[Murray of the Deep]

Probably hibernating for winter?

[frogmadmeg]

i have 1 ornate horned frog and he seems to like burieing him self under his water bowl,bit of a pain really.when i lift flump out of wher ever he has dugg him self into he doesnt hav a care in the world about it and when i freshen his water he likes to hav a good soak in it

[GrifTheGreat]

i have 1 ornate horned frog and he seems to like burieing him self under his water bowl,bit of a pain really.when i lift flump out of wher ever he has dugg him self into he doesnt hav a care in the world about it and when i freshen his water he likes to hav a good soak in it

Hello Meg,

What are you humidity levels and how moist is your frog's substrate? Burrowing under the water dish can be a sign of a less humid and dryer climate. The substrate under the water dish will stay more moist due to it being cooler under there and because the frog will splash water out while soaking. Sometimes it's just them looking for a place to dig under for security, but many times it's due to a little dryer conditions.

[unkempt1]

My frog has been doing the same thing. Every 2-3 days I hover a couple crickets over his head and he snatches them up. We'll see if he moves soon, as he's a little overdue for a poop.

[frogmadmeg]

Hello Meg,

What are you humidity levels and how moist is your frog's substrate? Burrowing under the water dish can be a sign of a less humid and dryer climate. The substrate under the water dish will stay more moist due to it being cooler under there and because the frog will splash water out while soaking. Sometimes it's just them looking for a place to dig under for security, but many times it's due to a little dryer conditions.

hiya, substrate was a little dry but has been moistened up now and flump is back to normal thanx