Red Eyed Tree Frog Question

[flybyferns]

Hello
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"has been keeping humidity at 85%" this is too high - 70-80 % is fine ( higher leads to respiratory issues )
daytime temp 78-82 degrees F.

Photos of the this reddish coloration on their abdomen would be helpful. Very often they will have ,what I would call, a more orange coloration when /before they shed. Perhaps this is what you see. What for odd behavior --like sitting the water dish during the day which is an indication if illness.

Be very careful with the exo carpet. It MUST be cleaned/ disinfected regularly ! Without soap. It is not really designed for 'proper'....constant cleaning/ disinfecting of which should be done in hot water and a few drops of bleach----rinsed well in de-chlorinated water.

I believe a minimum of a 30 quarantine is needed for all new frogs.
Ideally, they should be separated. Plain paper towel substrate- dampened with de-chlorinated water can be used ( changed at least every other day)
This is the very most important thing you can do for your frogs
instructions for a quarantine enclosure here:
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...-supplies.html

POLLYWOGS WORLD OF FROGS

Cover three sides of their enclosure(s) to help make them feel more secure. They can take some time to adjust. Providing a day/night cycle in a low traffic area is very important!

reminder: dechlorinated water - ONLY- for the soaking dishes. Misting the cage ( not the frog) with distilled water to help maintain the humidity will help to prevent water spots on the glass. Overtime, be sure to clean 'their sleep spots' really well. ( use distilled water, a single edge razor blade, and damped paper towel so that no dust is created when scraping) Clean in the daylight hours only.

I'm sure you know not to disturb them ....and of course don't handle them unless absolutely necessary.

Cleaning anything in a frog enclosure with soap of any kind worries me. As mentioned, a real good rinse was needed. So that's good ! But it still worries me.
If they come in contact with any remnants of soap it will be absorbed into their skin!

They will take very quickly to being fed in a bowl.( I use clear glass/3" sides ) It is a great way to monitor food intake.
Don't forget to dust the appropriate size feeder with calcium and vit made for them such as RepCal with vit D or Repashy
I feed my adult red eyed tree frogs- small crickets - I believe it reduces the chance of intestinal prolapse

Vitamins Calcium
Repashy Ventures - Distributor Center
Foods Line

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

Again - welcome to frog Forum. Please chime in !
Lynn