Grey Tree Frog rubs his own belly.

[Tubby0512]

I spray him every morning with water I leave out over night. Going tp the pet store soon to pck up some calcium powder. I read many post and they said to be sure your frog gets it and I never gave him any since I had him. He still acts the same since I had but I don't want to kill him so i'm picking some up. Also my tree frog will tuck his hands under his throat and hold his hands together is that normal?

[CJ PELCHER]

That's his perching position when hes sitting.. They do that for better suction / camouflage of the environment. Is it tap water though you get from your faucet? leaving it out overnight does not change the fact that tap water has chlorine in it. Which will kill your froggy over time. Yes highly recommend calcium powder if your sticking to the cricket diet. if you get Grasshoppers /flies and local insects like you were talking about earlier... those insects will have more calcium in their system from eating leafy greens which crickets do not.

[Tubby0512]

Yes its still tap water. I feed him grasshoppers and flies in summer, spring, and fall. But in winter its hard to get flies and grasshoppers, so he only gets a cricket diet during winter.

[CJ PELCHER]

Yes when you go buy you calcium powder...also get water treatment.. Its like 6 bucks a bottle and will eliminate the ammonia/ chlorine in the tap water which is toxic for all frogs.

I use ZOO MED "REPTISAFE" instant terrarium water conditioner. It instantly removes chlorine/ammonia and helps prevent its accumulation. Adds essential electrolytes including calcium. Stimulates slime coat development providing a natural protective barrier for all types of amphibians. Also reduces the PH.

ALL AND ALL REALLY REALLY GOOD FOR YOUR FROGGY =)

[Tubby0512]

Alrighty will do and yes my frog does have a pool of water he sits in. he always slashes around.

[CJ PELCHER]

Heres the stuff i use for water treatment:

[Tubby0512]

sweet thanks i'll see if my pet store has that so something like that

[UncleChester]

Wiping themselves with their hind feet happens when shedding or cleaning off dirt and debris, so is some rubbing with the forelimbs. Shedding is usually pretty obvious- they will inflate with air to stretch out and loosen the skin then repeatedly 'yawn' as they swallow the shed. I've never noticed any secretions coming from their skin.

Does your frog have a water dish he can soak in if he feels the need?

Also my tree frog will tuck his hands under his throat and hold his hands together is that normal?

Yes, that's a normal water conserving posture. They'll sit with as much stuff tucked in as possible to minimize the surface area exposed to the air to minimize water loss. This also helps them blend in with whatever they're sitting on.