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    Hi all,

    I have 2 pacmans one is doing very well.

    the other is a albino and I've had him since he was tiny.

    he was growing quite fast and eating well.

    over the last few months his growth has slowed down and so has his appetite. I've also noticed he is really reluctant to use his front legs. I'm not sure if this is because he is weak?
    he is really fussy with eating lately. He used to eat anything and now will only eat locust.
    its got to the point I either take him to the vet or I try to force feed him. I've had to do this with a geckos in the past and it has worked for them. I'm not too sure if this is a done thing with frogs.

    now I've moved him onto kitchen towel for the time being as I wasn't sure if the Eco earth was causing him to get a little impacted. The reason I say this is that he used to get a mouth full when feeding every now and then.

    The temperature is 28C day and night. No fluctuation between day and night as its quite hot here at the moment.

    i mist him every day, some times twice a day.
    i use a calcium supplement on his food at least once a week. However he isn't eating it at the mo.

    any suggestions?

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    Hi Donna! Think was good idea to transfer to hospital like enclosure. Not sure if it's the photo angle but that posture does not appear normal. Can you please answer questions posted below to try and narrow it down. I'm starting to think some of these "albinos" turn out more challenging than normal pigmented ones. My "Fresita" (Strawberry Pineapple) suffers from low appetite and digestive issues even though all parameters are within specs. Good luck !

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    1. Size of enclosure
    2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences
    3. Humidity
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    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)

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    Default Re: Weak pacman

    Seems his front legs have become paralysed. Answer the questions Carlos has posted.


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    1. size of enclosure was in a exoterra now in a 45l Staky box (hospital tank)
    2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences. On his own
    3. Humidity. >80% using digital monitor
    4. Temperature. 28C
    5. Water - type - for both misting and soaking dish bottled mineral water only
    6. Materials used for substrate. Was Eco earth 3 inches now paper towel
    7. Enclosure set up i.e. plants (live or artificial), wood, bark and other materials. Fake plants wood hide (disinfected using F10)
    - How were things prepared prior to being put into the viv.
    8. Main food source. Locust crickets the odd pinkie
    9. Vitamins and calcium? (how often). At least once a week
    10. Lighting. 20w energy saving bulb about 4ft higher than viv. It's not very bright.
    11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure. Heat mat on side of enclosure
    12. When is the last time he/she ate. About 4 days ago
    13. Have you found poop lately. 1 week
    14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine)
    15. How old is the frog. Purchased as a small frog in late December
    16. How long have you owned him/her. 7 months
    17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred. Pass
    18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats
    19. How often the frog is handled. Very rare. Generally pick him up in a plastic sandwich box if needed
    20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area. Very low
    21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc). Clean water every day. Spot clean Eco earth and full replacement every 3 weeks. Now on kitchen towel I'm changing every other day as its getting a bit yellow and stinky.


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    Default Re: Weak pacman

    I have to agree his front legs look paralysed but he can move them. He just doesn't use them to move his body.

    also back legs always seem pushed out the back that is odd compared to my other pacman.

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    Quote Originally Posted by donna w View Post
    I have to agree his front legs look paralysed but he can move them. He just doesn't use them to move his body.

    also back legs always seem pushed out the back that is odd compared to my other pacman.
    What supplements are you providing?

    His hind legs look extended some because he is off balance from not supporting himself with his front legs.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    What supplements are you providing?

    His hind legs look extended some because he is off balance from not supporting himself with his front legs.

    I supplement calcium +d3

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    Quote Originally Posted by donna w View Post
    I supplement calcium +d3
    No multivitamin? You need to provide a multivitamin once a week.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    No multivitamin? You need to provide a multivitamin once a week.

    oh :-( it certainly looks like I've been doing something wrong. I've not been giving him multivitamin.
    ive not been giving this to either frog. Only calcium and d3.

    so any ideas how to try and get this frog to pull through.

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    Get some multivitamins as soon as possible and like Grif said dust food with it once a week. I use Exo Terra Multivitamin powder which is good.

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