young frog possibly in estevation

[Maverick]

im worried my pac is going into estivation and might die for no reason.

[Lija]

wait, what happened, can you describe what is happening exactly and answer "trouble in the enclosure" questions. aestivation for a young pac is very dangerous, it is dangerous for any age actually.

[Maverick]

well the main prob is that iv had this frog for about almost 3weeks and he never eats when i offer food when normal pacs do but he eats sometimes.I'm just worried about him letting crickets walk over him and being buried(i already know pacs like to be buried).

[flybyferns]

Hello Maverick,
There are several very experienced Pac owners/members here on FF who will be able to figure this out for you! It could be something as simple as the humidity level. If someone has not already helped you; if you could answer the questions below...... it will help solve the problem. Simply cut and paste the questions into a reply here. These questions are designed to 'open a can of worms'

“Trouble in the Frog Enclosure”
The following information will be very helpful if provided when requesting assistance with either your frog or enclosure. To help with your questions, please utilize the below list and post the information in the proper forum area to get advice from FF members that keep the same frog. This will allow for little confusion and a faster more informed response.

1. Size of enclosure
2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences
3. Humidity
4. Temperature
5. Water - type - for both misting and soaking dish
6. Materials used for substrate
7. Enclosure set up i.e. plants (live or artificial), wood, bark and other materials.
- How were things prepared prior to being put into the viv.
8. Main food source
9. Vitamins and calcium? (how often)
10. Lighting
11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
12. When is the last time he/she ate
13. Have you found poop lately
14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine)
15. How old is the frog
16. How long have you owned him/her
17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred
18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats
19. How often the frog is handled
20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc)

by Lynn(Flybyferns) and GrifTheGreat.

[Heatheranne]

Waiting to hear answers so we may help...

[Maverick]

2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences-5
3. Humidity-around 80%
4. Temperature-around 70
5. Water - type - for both misting and soaking dishwater from-filtered water holder
6. Materials used for substrate-eco earth
7. Enclosure set up i.e. plants (live or artificial), wood, bark and other materials.-fake plant
- How were things prepared prior to being put into the viv.at the pet store?
8. Main food source-crickets
9. Vitamins and calcium? (how often)-1x week but ill do it 2x week
10. Lighting-flukers night light 25watt
11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure-heat lamp
12. When is the last time he/she ate-probably yesterday
13. Have you found poop lately-not since I first got him about 3weeks ago
14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine)-k
15. How old is the frog-2-3 months
16. How long have you owned him/her-3weeks
17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred-I think captive
18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats-thinking about a stewart little
19. How often the frog is handled-sometimes
20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area-what does that mean?
21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc)-will change water and other than that nothing to clean

[GRABibus]

my comment : 70F during the day ?
That's not enough. Between 77F and 84.2F during the day.
Maybe she goes down because temperature is too low and she slows down his activity, thinking it's winter !

[GrifTheGreat]

GRABibus is right. That is much too cool. You can get by with 78°, but 80° is ideal.

Also did I read that right? You have 5 animals in his enclosure???

[Maverick]

i was just kiding about 5 animals.And how can i bring temp 5degrees up?and its summer.