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    ChrissyBee
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    Default Re: Getting frustrated and worried

    Sorry for not posting this in the first place....

    1. Size of enclosure 5 gallon glass tank, about 30 x 15 cm

    2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences one small pacman frog (about 5-6 cm body length)
    3. Humidity -stable around 70%
    4. Temperature - 22-24 C at night, 27-29 C in the day
    5. Water - type - for both misting and soaking dish -misted daily with dechlorinated tap water at room temp, a bowl of water is always available, large enough for him to soak in
    6. Materials used for substrate - Ecoearth
    7. Enclosure set up i.e. plants (live or artificial), wood, bark and other materials - live pothos from a houseplant, no parasites
    - How were things prepared prior to being put into the viv.
    8. Main food source - 3-4 crickets every other day
    9. Vitamins and calcium? (how often) - calcium dusting 2 times a week, vitimin dusting once
    10. Lighting - natural, indirect sunlight
    11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure - a heat pad on one side of the tank and a ceramic heater over the top (which turns off at night)
    12. When is the last time he/she ate - several days ago
    13. Have you found poop lately - yes, when I cleaned the tank up 2 days ago
    14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine)
    15. How old is the frog - obtained as a baby in August
    16. How long have you owned him/her - since August
    17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred - unsure (bought at local pet shop)
    18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats - tried nightcrawler with little success
    19. How often the frog is handled - every couple of weeks for cleaning
    20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area - very low traffic
    21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc) - water changed every second day. Poop removed as soon as possible, usually the same day.

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    ChrissyBee
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    Default Re: Getting frustrated and worried

    Is he visibly thinner? Frogs can sense the change in barometric pressure as winter approaches. Some of them eat significantly less for a while. As long as temp and humidity are good and the frog looks healthy I wouldn't get too concerned. Got any pics of your frog?
    I wondered about that. The room he's in has gotten colder and the days are getting shorter. I do maintain the tank at a constant healthy temperature but I'm sure he can sense the change. My hermit crab is the same, much less active in winter.

    I don't have a recent photo of the frog, I'll get one in the next day or two. I handled him a few days ago and try not to disturb him too often.

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