One Of My Dumpy Frogs Died Today

[flybyferns]

Hi,
Sorry, I have never used vinegar to sanitize hospital enclosures.
I use bleach and rinse THOROUGHLY with de-chlorinated water.
I don't know what size tank you are cleaning..?..but you don't need much bleach.
I use 10 gallon tanks for hospital tanks. I fill then right to the brim with tap water in the bathtub or the driveway.
Add the bleach and let it soaks...then fill...siphon out...fill...and add de-chlorinator. rinse, rinse, rinse


http://www.frogforum.net/general-dis...uarantine.html

I would suggest you bake and not freeze.
The advantage of using the tropical soil is.........it's coco fiber, more resistant to mold or mildew. The bricks might be cheaper.
You can get a great deal reptile/amphibian at shows.

I would not remove the frog from it's enclosure to feed.
It's too stressful on them to be handled...it will be very reluctant to eat afterwards.

Consider putting a clear glass bowl right into the hospital / or cleaned enclosure. ( 3" sides)
Add the crickets and modified moths into the bowl. ( pull a few legs off the wax worm moths)
Throw lots in there--like a dozen crickets - the movement of the feeders will get the frogs attention. Count the feeders.

The bowl works great- you are able to keep it really clean, keep track of what he is eating, and the dusting stays on better.
Your frog can live in an enclosure w/ very dampened paper towel ( de-clor water) indefinitely.

Cover three sides of the tank with a towel ( or something) leaving only the fort open. Don't handle the frog unless absolutely necessary!,
Keep him in complete darkness at night if possible.

Three sides of the enclosure should remain covered for as long as necessary. Provide a consistent day/night cycle.
--- ie until he comes out to feed after lights out without being intimidated by you being there.

Waxworms
Yes they take a long time. I use rolled was paper, wheat germ and honey for their substrate. Put in enough honey to so it holds together when you pinch it. Not too sticky. Store the extra substrate in the freezer and add when needed.
Tip: wax worms like to be very crowded. Better off using a few smaller containers than one large one.
Careful with fabric on the lids-they will chew right trough it. My tree frogs go crazy for the moths. The make a great treat.
The moths are perfect for a frog that is not eating as the fluttering wings really get the frog's attention.



These are 18 oz container, with very small air hoes in the lids.

I hope all goes well for you. Thinking about you !

I wondered how long it's been since he ate?. You may have to force feed him?