Concerned

[flybyferns]

I recently bought a RETF three days ago. I am a little concerned because I tried to feed him for the first time last night and he isn't interested in eating at all. He has been sitting at the bottom if the tank not moving but opens his eyes to watch me spray the tank. I figured he could still be stressed from the move but he is a tad on the skinny side. My other frogs have eaten the day after they came home. This, however, is my first Red Eyed and I really don't want anything to happen to him. The humidity stays between 80-100% and it was in the mid 70s this morning in the room and he has an uth heater on the side on the tank. Any solutions? I'm am planning on getting a mate for it next week when the place gets more in.
Thanks!

Hi Katie,
Congratulations ! Red eyed tree frogs are beautiful
Bill is correct . The humidity should not be maintained above 80 %.
Humidity :
mid 70s% ( 70-80 %) 80 % max except for the temporary swing upward after a mist
Temps:
daytme- 78- 82 F
night - 71-75

care sheet:
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...caresheet.html

I 'm sure you are right, he is likely stressed from the move.
Not all frogs adjust to their new environment the same way.
Here are some ideas:
-Cover three sides of the enclosure ( ie brown paper bag)
- keep him in a quiet spot
- provide SMALL crickets (dusted properly w. calcium and vitamins) ( regardless if he is eating or not )
-remove uneaten crickets in the morning
- seriously consider feeding him ( putting the crickets in ) in a clear glass bowl ( 3"sides) so food intake can be monitored closely
- keep a shallow ( de-chlorinated ) water dish in his tank - water depth below his chin - change and clean daily
- it's very hard- but avoid disturbing him ( get in and out of the tank as quickly as possible ) only when he is sleeping
-don't handle or touch him unless absolutely necessary
-I would keep him in a temporary ie 10 gallon tank -- with de-chlorinated water/ dampened paper towel ( change about every 3 days ) remove the poop when you in there cleaning the water dish
-provide wide large leaves (ie pothos) for him to hide in. Try to get the plant's leaves as high in the take as possible.
-feed him well - make his dinner easy catch-- feed just before light out
-if possible keep in in complete darkness
- if maintaining the proper humidity has been a problem- you can cover 3/4 of the top of the tank glass/plexi or saran wrap.
-I'm sure you know this ------ mist the cage ( not the frog)

There have been many, many posts regarding the need for this adjustment period.
A "Frog Forum" search will find you hours and hours of reading material.

As for the "mate". Like your current red eye , This 2nd frog must be quarantined , separately , for a minimum of 30 days. Therefore, you will need 2 ( temporary - ie 10 gallon tanks) , lids, gauges, ect. If this place tells you that quarantine is not necessary.
Plug your ears --- it is a must!

I would not recommend hand feeding a red eyed tree frog.
Sadly, They really do not want us anywhere near them !

Enjoy
Keep us posted
Lynn : butterfly: