Eating Concern :PLEASE help

[WideEyed]

i feel TERRIBLE right now for how wrong i have everything set up -__________-.i have barely any money at the moment to fix everything, but my buddy is going to let me borrow 2 under tank heaters that im going to put on the sides so hopefully warm her tank up until i can afford a ceramic heater, and i definitely got the money for the hygrometer.and i'll be adding more saran wrap than what i had on there to trap the humidity. the only thing is i dont think i can afford the coco fiber substrate for a lil while >_______<..im going to do the best that i can to fix my mistakes today. i'll keep you guys updated,thanks for all the info. my pacman (and I) really appreciate it.

[GrifTheGreat]

i feel TERRIBLE right now for how wrong i have everything set up -__________-.i have barely any money at the moment to fix everything, but my buddy is going to let me borrow 2 under tank heaters that im going to put on the sides so hopefully warm her tank up until i can afford a ceramic heater, and i definitely got the money for the hygrometer.and i'll be adding more saran wrap than what i had on there to trap the humidity. the only thing is i dont think i can afford the coco fiber substrate for a lil while >_______<..im going to do the best that i can to fix my mistakes today. i'll keep you guys updated,thanks for all the info. my pacman (and I) really appreciate it.

If the Peat moss is the finely ground kind it will suffice until you get the Coco fiber. The Sphagnum may have to go since you are feeding in the enclosure. Covering the top with saran wrap will help hold heat and humidity in once you have the UTHs.

Try not to beat yourself up to much. Many people make mistakes just learn from them and correct them. Once the frog's conditions are right it should begin to feed and act normally.

Carlos has you covered for the rest. Always research as much as you can before purchasing a frog. This is very important.

Do keep us posted.

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i feel TERRIBLE right now for how wrong i have everything set up -__________-.i have barely any money at the moment to fix everything, but my buddy is going to let me borrow 2 under tank heaters that im going to put on the sides so hopefully warm her tank up until i can afford a ceramic heater, and i definitely got the money for the hygrometer.and i'll be adding more saran wrap than what i had on there to trap the humidity. the only thing is i dont think i can afford the coco fiber substrate for a lil while >_______<..im going to do the best that i can to fix my mistakes today. i'll keep you guys updated,thanks for all the info. my pacman (and I) really appreciate it.

No problem WE; you have my respect for your interest in taking action to fix things up. As Colleen/Jerrod stated, we all make mistakes and the thing to do is to learn and not repeat them.

OK, since we are a bit strapped for cash this is gauge I mentioned in previous post: Petco Reptile Habitat Humidity Gauge at PETCO. Remember to look at all gauges and grab one from the group that matches each other best avoiding the ones that differ. If you need thermometer they sell a package with both for a bit more. You want to position the gauge couple in. above substrate in area where you will set up the frog. Clean glass a bit with distilled water and wipe dry before sticking gauge on.

How are you dividing tank? If divider goes all the way to top; would recommend sectioning around 1/4 of corner for frog and stick those two heat mats to side and back. Do monitor temp for a few hours in the rare case it is too much (mat's are no very efficient). Let us know where you are temp. wise after setting that up and we will figure out something for next step.

Once you are ready to get a light fixture need to decide if going with a bulb or ceramic heat emitter. I once kept an African Bullfrog in a 20H and used a ZooMed 100W emitter in a Fluker's 8.5 in. dome with dimmer. That was enough to raise tank temp. 8-10 degrees F. with dimmer at 80%. Yes, manufacturers do not recommend using emitters with domes (they recommend the wire type fixtures) but I never had a problem with it and think it will be fine as long as you do not exceed the dome max. wattage. There are also nicer looking (and probably costlier) light fixtures than domes and offer a bit more flexibility (20 gal. ZooMed's have 2 bulbs with independent control. Of those canopy types prefer ZooMeds because can handle 60W bulbs while ExoTerra tops at 25W.

OK, finally lets talk substrate. I do prefer the ease of loose bags of Plantation Soil or Eco Earth; but it's cheaper to get the compressed blocks. If doing so; stay with ZooMed's Plantation Soil. It mixes better (use dechlorinated water) and it's very clean medium. I've found wire rope pieces, bark, plastic, you name it in EcoEarth blocks and it does not crumble as easy as Plantation Soil. Once mixed you can separate portion you will use and add more water until it forms clumps in fist but with no dripping.
Good luck !

[WideEyed]

hey guys! so i know that its not good at All for a staple diet, but i decided to buy some superworms to see if maybe they would entice her to start eating.. and she ate 5 of them .. in between superworms i offered bits of night crawler, and even though it was wiggling around in her face she didnt go for them yet..and same with the crickets >.< ( i even took off there back legs so they couldnt jump away,but she didnt go for them) but i shall be consistant of offering them to her

But back to the set up of her terrarium!

so it took me a little while, but i fixed (hopefully)everything i was slacking on, i hope i did a good enough job because i did not see Carlos' latest reply until after a couple trips to the pet store and finishing working at the tank.. i bought a hygrometer/ thermometor package and placed them about 2 inches above the substrate.. i took out All the shagnum peat moss and replaced it with Eco Earth compressed blocks of the coco fiber( which feels a lot softer/more comfortable than the peat moss too!).. i now have her soaking dish filled with bottled Spring water..also, i didnt have enough money for a ceramic heat emitter so my buddy let me borrow a UTH pad which i had stuck on the back side closest to where she hangs out,and i also bought another UTH just incase the one itself wasnt enough to heat the tank...i also used a bit more saran wrap and covered about 3/4ths of the top..as of now the temperature is reading 80 degrees F and the humidity is reading 90%...anything im missing??

[WideEyed]

also, heres a better picture of her terrarium, if you look close enough you can see her burrowed in the back right xD :Ecitement:

i may not be able to get on here until tomorrow morning, so i apologize in advance for a late reply


-Jerry

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Good that frog ate a bit and you got temps and humidity to more acceptable levels . Next thing is to get at least the Calcium supplement and dust crickets/worms with it twice a week. It is important right now because your frog is growing and needs lots of CA for healthy bones and other body processes. Maybe the shop you buy frog and all your stuff might help by giving you a bit of CA supplement to get you started until you can buy CA and vitamins (recommend Repashy or Rep Cal). Good luck !

[WideEyed]

i'll get the CA supplement asap, thanks Carlos