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    Khon Salcedo
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    Default Re: Newbie here... PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME :)

    1. Size of enclosure.. 8x8x12
    2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences..1
    3. Humidity.. 80%
    4. Temperature.. 80-84
    5. Water - type - for both misting and soaking dish. dechlorinated water
    6. Materials used for substrate.. coco coir
    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... few artificial plants.. mostly substrate
    8. Main food source.. mealworms(beheaded), lobster roaches, phoenix worms
    9. Vitamins and calcium? (how often)
    10. Lighting-none
    11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure.. natural climate
    12. When is the last time he/she.. just this night but refused to eat at first
    13. Have you found poop lately.. yes
    14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine)
    15. How old is the frog.. idk.. around 2-3 mos?
    16. How long have you owned him/her..1 week
    17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred.. CB
    18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats... every night
    19. How often the frog is handled... seldom
    20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area.. low
    21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc).... daily change of water dish.. spot cleaning poop... planning to change substrate monthly

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    Khon Salcedo
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    Default Re: Newbie here... PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME :)

    Ok thnks sir... I'll just monitor him/her for now...btw.. what's the ideal age for a 3in pacman?

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    Default Re: Newbie here... PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME :)

    That puffed up with air is not a problem but IMO when held up for long times could signal a stressed out frog... and then it stopped eating . From the pics; it appears to me your frog is suffering from CA deficiency and Metabolic Bone Disease is already showing on legs. Does frog legs look normal and can held up animal same as others you have?

    MDB happens when the frog's physiology starts drawing CA from it's own bones because of a shortage in it's diet. With proper nourishment and caught early enough some of it's effects can be reduced and the animal can recover some.

    Although appear you are not using supplements, this issue has been ongoing far longer than you had both frogs. Recommend get either Repashy's or ReptaCal CA/D3 and vitamin supplements and use then on all frogs from now on. The standard dosage is CA/D3 2X and vitamins 1X weekly on different days with a skip day in between.

    For this frog and since not eating, get local version of unflavored Pedialyte (a baby electrolyte drink) and mix one part of it with 9 parts 27C dechlorinated water. Then soak frog in solution to it's chin depth for 20 minutes. Afterwards return it to enclosure and offer a piece of earthworm (around frogs length) dusted on CA/D3. You can rinse the worm in dechlorinated water, pat dry on paper towel, then dust. If long can cut from pointy end and worms will heal. If it takes it, repeat until frog is satiated. Then update thread and we will go from there. Good luck !
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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