Ruby the Red Eyed Tree frog

[flybyferns]

Ruby is my very 1st frog.
Poor baby.
He's not sick , just very old. I can't bear it.
He is like a frail little old man

I believe I purchased him ( as an adult ) in Nov of 2009, but it may have been 2008 ?
If so, this would make him around 6 years old. I purchased him at a show, from a lousy breeder, of whom I would never mention. It doesn't matter.

Even when younger he was on the small side. I have other males that are twice his size.

I don't want to move him. It would stress him out too much.
He poops, and soaks.
He dose not climb all the way to the top anymore
I have given him his own plant to stop on.... 1/2 way up if he wants. He loves to sleep on the Dracaena leaves.

I have added an additional cricket bowl of which he does not have difficulty getting in an out of.
Trying to make dinner easy every night with lots of small crickets....he eats.
He sits on the cricket bowl with his 3 tank mates every night. Seems happy enough despite his old age.

Maybe a little Reptiboost? Don't know? I have a separate cricket bin with small crickets;
gut-loading them daily with everything I can think of. I will be dripping a pedi soak mix on him once daily though, just in case. He must have a strong heart, he goes on- and-on.

Ruby - this AM. He just settled down ( he's slow) - he will tuck eventually. He's very sweet.
It's tough to watch them age like this . It's a very sad feeling ......bittersweet.

[Mentat]

Beautiful post Lynn! Ruby could not be in more caring hands. He is getting better care than many old humans do... and you are not family or even the same species . God bless, r/Carlos.

[Heatheranne]

Awe, Lynn, he is in the loving care of a wonderful mom . I'm sure he is happy in his home with his family. His remaining days will be aided by your kind provisions for him.

Lynn, in my heart I think you are already doing the right thing. I am trying to view his peaceful days as I would our patients. I believe most just wish to be comfortable and loved. He has both. If it were me, I think I would continue the pedi drops. I would not force feed him or even do the reptaboost soaks. Allow him to pass without stress on his own time? You've given him a wonderful life with the best care I know of anyone, and a beautiful home with a great frog family . A safe, caring, happy home .

It saddens me to know he is aging and will not be here forever, though his life was wonderful with you and his family. It makes me sad for your loss, but happy for his life. My tears of comfort will be with yours the day he passes.

Please msg me anytime here or by phone. Big frog hugs!!!

Luv,
Heath

[tinkgirl77]

Lynn, he is so lucky to have you. You have given him so much more and a beautiful quality of life.
If you need anything, an ear, shoulder or a few prayers from st. Francis... Im here

[Bolisnide]

Lynn, sweet, Lynn.. my heart is with you and handsome Ruby boy.
Heath, Couldn't have said it better...
Love,
Lindsey
xoxox

[CJ PELCHER]

Awww... BIG HUGG!!! =) Im glad hes with you lynn!! =) Hope hes not in pain =/

[jz24]

Hi Lynn,

I can't believe I just saw this thread. I understand your heavy heart and I am sorry for you. I know you gave him the best life possible. May both of your days be peaceful and gentle.

Take care,

Judy

[flybyferns]

Thanks everybody .....for the kind words.

I wanted to share Ruby's little story; because we all work hard to take good care of our frogs.
It's worth it.

I was just talking to Heath.......
We were talking about going to bed leaving unanswered threads
She said " I always want to help just one more! " It's so true!

Ruby came from terrible conditions........and had the chance to be a happy, healthy frog.

He actually looks good today.
He climbed up really high....and is in a favorite plant with the others.

Thank You, Lynn