Lucy has been soaking for 3 days straight, normally its not a concern but she usually does not soak, she usually takes a quick dip (in and out). Lucy has always been healthy and uncharacteristically (for a Tom Frog that is) very friendly and doesn't mind being held and she still doesn't, she seems fine but she's just spending more time in her water bowl than normal.
She was burrowing but once I got her humidity correct she stopped.
Should I be concerned?
1. tank size - 20 gallon L
2. inhabitants - one female tomato frog
3. water source - medium water bowl, zilla water conditioner
4. water temp, - not sure
5. chemistry - not sure
6. filter - none
7. substrate - eco earth
8. terrarium plants/decor - wooden Hide, 2 fake plastic plants
9. staple food - crickets (med- large)
10. Calcium - dusted w/Zoo Med Repti Calcium with D3 once a week
11. lighting, - White Flourescent tube and Red Infared Heat Buld (75w)
12. eaten - 3 days ago
13. Poop? - in substrate 3 days ago
14. Pics - attached
15. age - approximatley one year old
16. ownership - 8 months
17. high or low traffic? - medium
18. tank matinence - misting daily, usually at bedtime, changing water dish every other day or when needed
19. Temp- 80 Deg
20. Humidity- 70%
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It's fine for a frog to soak for days at a time but you should be changing the water regularly.
Jack, the reason I don't is, if she hasn't been in it I don't change it,no need right? AND I feel bad for disturbing her while she's in her water soaking...LOL
It's better to interrupt her soaking and change her water than her straying in for three days and toxing out.
Yeah, they tend to pee and excrete toxins as they soak. In the wild, this is filtered through soil or washed away by moving water. Not the case here and frogs are generally too dumb to realize they're soaking in pee :P Thats our job to figure out
Lol thats ok beautiful frog though!
It looks like my Grey Tree Frog smiles at my sometimes too, haha!
Hi Gary! Yes, do change the water daily even if frog is in bath. If frog were to pee in there; it would be literally soaking in an ammonia bath. Your cage parameters look good; but would recommend bring temperature down to around 75F. Good luck !
Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !
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