amount of food :)

[Lija]

there is enough research done on a matter as of now and 15min/day is a pretty good and accurate guideline for a babies.
wolfo all I'm asking is what amount of food people are feeding theirs.
it actually might influence a frog choice for some people, i was talking to one of the guys who keeps cane toad, that monster is going through about 500 nightcrawlers a month that goes for over 30$/week in food + he eats as well all the other stuff x some more $. so knowing that would be important for some people when choosing a frog, cos the question is always - will i be able to support it, we are not talking one time investment for a tank, etc, but here are some serious $ might be involved when talking about feeding very big frogs on ongoing basis.

[GrifTheGreat]

Seasonal changes affect their behavior a lot. The change in climate sparks their natural instincts to feed. This varies greatly from frog to frog. I offer food daily even to my adults, but I don't use the 15 minute rule. All of mine regulate their food intake and stop once they have had enough.

Growth spurts even in adults spark large feeding responses and an appetite to match. Needing the extra nutrition during these periods is essential for healthy growth and the frog itself knows this. So they will eat as much as they can handle in a single sitting to gain the nutrition.

I normaly skip a day or two between feedings for certain individuals that only want to eat what will sustain them and those that want to eat me out of house and home whatever they want. It is good to offer variety to keep them from getting bored with one food. Not every frog will do this, but a couple of mine will now and then. This time of the year Grif wants Hornworms and I know because she way less enthusiastic about her Night Crawlers. She seems to remember that I will buy some at this exat time too. As soon as she gets her Hornworms she will go back to normal feeding.

I believe just providing whatever they want keeps them happy and keeps their metabolism up so that is what I do.

[Mentat]

Hi Lija! My 3 in. SVL Fresita will eat 2 large or 3 medium night crawlers or 2 full size fat Dubias daily in couple minutes and that's it. Lately there are days, like last night, when she remains buried and I let her be. Growth rate is around .75 in. per month and looks meaty.

My previous Pacman would eat the same way and my GABF would satiate itself in less than 5 minutes and loose interest in food. I don't follow the 15 min. feed rules because my frogs get full way before that time.

Agree with Colleen/Jerrod in that their eating habits, even in a regulated environment, still cycle up and down a bit. As long as they are healthy; it's OK with me if they decide to take a break from feeding for a few days or weeks. Looking forward to see how Fresita's behavior changes with next Fall/Winter .

[DeltaElite121]

I don't follow the 15 minute rule ever.. several of my animals usually seem to make sure there's a plentiful source of food, eat as much as they can, then defecate and eat more if it's available. That sometimes takes a whole lot longer than 15 minutes, so I feed until full, then check back again later with minor amounts of food to check hunger levels. Often times, you'de be surprised.

[GrifTheGreat]

I don't follow the 15 minute rule ever.. several of my animals usually seem to make sure there's a plentiful source of food, eat as much as they can, then defecate and eat more if it's available. That sometimes takes a whole lot longer than 15 minutes, so I feed until full, then check back again later with minor amounts of food to check hunger levels. Often times, you'de be surprised.

With my GABF Günther I'm never surprised if he is hungry and hour later after being full. I sometimes give him treats like you would a dog say in the morning I'll offer a chunk of Pacman Food to hold him over until I feed him between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm.