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How much and how often do adult WTF eat?
Hi, I've had a female White's Dumpy Tree Frog for over a year now, but recently she hasn't been eating as much as she used to. The last time she ate was over a week ago and it was only one large cricket, today I tried rubbing a cricket against her snout but she wasn't interested. The thing is though, she doesn't appear sick. She's very active; often jumping out of her cricket bucket and climbing all over me, she's alert, her eyes are bright, there's no usual lumps, wounds or coloration, and she doesn't appear to have lost any weight. The only thing different is that she isn't eating as much as she used to. I don't know if this is because she's now full grown (I don't know her age) and doesn't need much food, the outdoor weather (It's been pretty crappy and cold here), or because I removed her favorite plastic log that she always ate in, (I removed it because it was a pain in the butt to clean and there was lots of nooks and crannies for the crickets to hide in). Do you have any clue what's up?
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Re: How much and how often do adult WTF eat?
Like you said with the cold weather, the frog may not eat that
often if the weather is colder, check the temps in the cage
(usually 70-80 is good) hope she starts eating again!
"A Righteous man cares for his animals" - Proverbs 12:10
1.0.0 Correlophus cilliatus
2.1.0 Bombina orientalis
0.1.0 Ambystoma mexicanum
0.0.1 Ceratophrys cranwelli
1.0.0 Litoria caerulea
1.1.0 Dendrobates auratus "Nicaraguan"
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Re: How much and how often do adult WTF eat?
Right now the temperature in the tank is about 70 degrees F. I hope that she eats soon, though she doesn't appear to be sick. I wonder how long they can go without eating?
Re: How much and how often do adult WTF eat?
usually whites can go a week or so without eating, their metabolism isnt that high.
"A Righteous man cares for his animals" - Proverbs 12:10
1.0.0 Correlophus cilliatus
2.1.0 Bombina orientalis
0.1.0 Ambystoma mexicanum
0.0.1 Ceratophrys cranwelli
1.0.0 Litoria caerulea
1.1.0 Dendrobates auratus "Nicaraguan"
0.0.2 Dendrobates tinctorius "Azureus"
Re: How much and how often do adult WTF eat?
Crank up the heat a little and put her fav perch back in and see what happens. My 3 WTF seem to eat better and are more active when temps are 78 to 82 degrees.
Rest in peace Rosie 5-31-12
Rest in peace Rufus 2-7-14
Rest in peace Morph 8-14-15
Re: How much and how often do adult WTF eat?
How can I crank up the heat? Right now she is in an 18 by 18 by 24 enclosure and I have the heating lamps sitting on the top. Could I angle the lights through the side of the enclosure?
Re: How much and how often do adult WTF eat?
You can either use a higher wattage bulb or add another bulb.
Rest in peace Rosie 5-31-12
Rest in peace Rufus 2-7-14
Rest in peace Morph 8-14-15
Re: How much and how often do adult WTF eat?
Agree with Gail! As long as you do not exceed the top maximum bulb watts; you can replace present bulbs with higher wattage. If already at max, then need to add another light. Good luckOriginally Posted by FrogLoverSince5
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Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog!
Re: How much and how often do adult WTF eat?
Ok, I will look into that when I go to the store today.
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