Pyxie behavior questions.

[Cap10Squirty]

I can't answer all of these, but I have noticed that my frog used to burrow all the time when there was about 2-3 inches of substrate. She comes out at night to do her thing - soak and eat. Recently I put less eco earth in the enclosure (for no reason really) and noticed that she spent one day/night sleeping on and behind a plant, and today she is underneath her water bowl (that is filled with water!).

My frog is pretty squishy on its sides too kind of like jelly/liquid...but once I isolate her in a container separate from her enclosure she urinates and her sides go down quite a bit. Also, remember that when they puff up a lot that makes them even squishier!

Also, sometimes I see the frog in the evening just hopping at the walls or across the enclosure. This usually only happens when I flip the room light on and it must startle her a bit. I use a red light for nighttime viewing and feeding in order to make her night less stressful. Does anyone know if these are harmful to this species of frog? It is a regular CFL 12 watt red bulb, not reptile/amphibian specific.

[GrifTheGreat]

1- GABFs are a burrowing species of frog, but will remain above ground during their active periods. Juveniles lack the extension of the metatarsal called the Tubercle which the adults use for burrowing. Juvrniles and babies need to aquire already made burrows. It isn't uncommon for them not to burrow.

2- A larger water bowl if fine since they spend the majority of their time in water while active. Just don't make it too deep. Chest deep is fine.

3- Eratic behavior can be idicative of Toxing Out and stress, but sometimes they just get overly active. I would still keep an eye on the frog just incase.

4- GABFs have smooth skin despite their dorsal ridges. Their bellies are quite soft and squishy. Not unusual.

Check for poop in different areas. Sometimes they'll stress out over poop being left in their presence.