Two New Dumpys Not Eating

[Mentat]

A little info to add to Lynn's, is that the crickets should be same as distance between frogs eyes. Also, recommend feeding them on small glass bowls, since crickets stay in and it's easier to track if feeding and how much. Here is a good care article about them: Frog Forum - White's Tree Frog Care - Litoria caerulea . Good luck !

[kahluafeeders]

About the water - it should say dechlorinated. I was typing fast so I could jump off and get to work. Brain works faster than fingers. Lol.

So, legs are fine. Yes!

The branch is dry as it's grape vine. I have the humidity gage near about two inches above the substrate and still get up to 90% humidity. I'll have to look around for a better gauge. For the temperature, I use a temp gun, which is so much fun to use! I'm testing everything nowadays (It's the small things in life, huh?). I have been worried that it's been getting too cold at night around two or three in the morning. I can sleep through the red light and it keeps heat up. Perhaps I'll invest in a few heat emitters instead. I'll need to find a.... can't think of the word. The thing I can plug the heat emitter into that will turn it off when it gets to a certain temperature. What's that called?

I'll look into getting glass bowls as well for crickets. I currently have four waxworms in a shallow bowl but they didn't touch them last night. The crickets I have are too big I think, but they are breeding like crazy so I'll have a colony pretty quickly. I'll pick up some pinheads or the size up tomorrow. Too bad my dubia are too big as those would be fun to feed. I will also pick up something to cover the sides.

Do you really think I should keep the red light off at night? I'll have to wait until the 15th for my next check, so it will be a few more days. Raisin, the first frog I got, seems to be practically glued to the plastic container I put in. I do know that she/he took a soak because there was a bit of water on her/him, but otherwise this frog loves that container!

Hopefully they'll eat soon so I can stop worrying. My turtles don't even worry me this much!

[flybyferns]

Hi
You have everything organized very nicely.
The cricket's size is important. Make dinner easy.
Put lots in the bowl--- all the wiggling will get their attention

You could put cricks the bowl ( I use a clear glass bowl with about a 4" side) and on the sub. until you see them at the bowl.
They catch-on to the idea very quickly.The supermarket has them ( the storage ones that come with lids- usually by the plastic wrap.

Personally, I do not like the "night lights". I have 2 species of tree frogs - Agalychnis ( moreletii and callidryas) It's my personal opinion they do better in complete darkness. I turn a dim light on or use a flash light if I need to view them.

Yes I think the legs are fine.

The temp guns are great. I use fish tank thermometers too; they are accurate and easy to move around. Cheap $3.99, no cords and no darn batteries. I really don't care if see the thermometers. I would rather see the temps

Supplement ideas :

Rep-Cal Ultrafine Calcium with Vitamin D3 (PINK) - Rep-Cal Supplements | Josh's Frogs
Rep-Cal Herptivite Multivitamin (BLUE) - Rep-Cal Supplements | Josh's Frogs

alternate with

Repashy Calcium Plus (4 oz) - Calcium Plus Supplements | Josh's Frogs

Hope this helps --- anytime !
Have a great weekend.
Lynn

[Mentat]

...I'll need to find a.... can't think of the word. The thing I can plug the heat emitter into that will turn it off when it gets to a certain temperature. What's that called?...

That would be a rheostat (dimmer) if manual and a thermostat if automatic .

[kahluafeeders]

I still haven't been able to get these guys to eat.

[makrau03]

Alright, try this. Hold the crickets by the leg a little in front of their face. This pretty much puts them directly in their face to grab their attention. If still no success, email Dr. Frye. His info is listed on the forum's first page under first aid information.

[BlueKiwiOca]

How long have you had the frogs? If they're new, they may still be settling into their home. Handling them unduly will also add to stress From what I've heard it's perfectly normal for frogs to take a week or so to settle in, and may not eat during that period.

Are the sides and back of the tank covered in dark (preferably green) material? If not, do so, and it will reduce stress and make them feel more secure.
Also mist, remove poop etc when they are asleep. This way you don't disturb them.

Make sure there's plenty of foliage for them to hide amongst, but from the pictures it looks pretty good.

The redness you see under the skin on the frogs leg is simply muscle! Red leg appears as an angry red on the belly and underside of the legs. As for the dark-to-bright green colour change, you probably don't need to worry about that either. Frogs change colour according to their environment, humidity, temperature and stress.

Good luck