Pixie frog Male or Female? PICTURES

[Terriq]

Ok well i asked this question a while ago so here are some updated pictures, btw it croaks not often though

[FLUXCORE]

Looks to be a male to me

[huey75]

Nice pixie

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[GrifTheGreat]

A very fat male.

[Lija]

A very fat male.

completely in agreement with that

[Cap10Squirty]

Is that cedar chip bedding in the first picture?

[Terriq]

Is that cedar chip bedding in the first picture?

Yes, I think

[Lija]

Is that cedar chip bedding in the first picture?

good catch!
yeah seriously do you keep yours on that?

[Cap10Squirty]

It would be far better to toss that stuff and use eco earth/coco coir instead of the cedar. I'm almost certain cedar shavings have a toxin in them that would definitely be harmful....someone back me up on that. That goes for pine shavings too...not to mention they are both rough on a frog's soft skin.

[Terriq]

It would be far better to toss that stuff and use eco earth/coco coir instead of the cedar. I'm almost certain cedar shavings have a toxin in them that would definitely be harmful....someone back me up on that. That goes for pine shavings too...not to mention they are both rough on a frog's soft skin.

It is softwood bedding, is that also harmful?

[Lija]

You are absolutely right, neither cedar or pine is suitable substrate for anyone, I use aspen and only for snakes that dont need high humidity.
But for frogs???? Are you kidding? Where did that idea came from, that is very bad , change it to exo earth/plantation soil ASAP and if you really keep in on that substrate do you want to post answers for trouble in the enclosure here, I kinda think you may need some advise

[Lija]

It is softwood bedding, is that also harmful?

If it is aspen, it is still abrasive to their skin, it doesn't hold any humidity, in fact it will mold pretty fast if any water is spilled and stay this way for a few days. It is not possible to keep humidity where it should be with a substrate like that.

[Cap10Squirty]

And not to mention the risk of impacting your frog with that bedding. If you feed the frog in that aquarium (I see two bowls, one for water one for food?) and if he were to jump at his prey and miss and grab a mouthful of the aspen bedding....it won't come out the other end too easily.

The reason the Eco-Earth or Plantation Soil is used is because it is soft, holds moisture well, doesn't readily mold, and is very fine/can be passed easily by the frog if accidental ingestion occurs (I buy generic coco-coir on Amazon.com that people use for organic gardening - 11 pounds for $14 USD is far cheaper than buying exo-terra, especially if you have a big enclosure.

In the mean time, Lija would you agree that keeping the frog on damp paper towels or in shallow water would be fine to hold over until Eco-Earth or plantation soil can be obtained?

Here are the "Trouble in the Frog Enclosure" questions that members can help you with:

1. Size of enclosure?

2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences?

3. Humidity?

4. Temperature?

5. Water - type - for both misting and soaking dish?

6. Materials used for substrate?

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?

8. Main food source?

9. Vitamins and calcium? (how often?)

10. Lighting?

11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure?

12. When is the last time he/she ate?

13. Have you found poop lately?

14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine)

15. How old is the frog?

16. How long have you owned him/her?

17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred?

18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats?

19. How often the frog is handled?

20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area?

21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc)

[Terriq]

Thank you, luckily I have some soil that I went out and bought not too long ago

[Cap10Squirty]

Thank you, luckily I have some soil that I went out and bought not too long ago

gardening soil?

[Terriq]

gardening soil?

Nope, I got it a petsmart, its premium tropical soil expandable compressed coconut fiber bedding

[Lija]

Yes paper towels would be way better solution until you get fine coconut fibre ( exo earth, plantation soil or similar). Another reason I would like to see an answers to the questions above is that I think diet if off too, humidity and possibly something else.
Let's make this frog happy and healthy

[Lija]

Nope, I got it a petsmart, its premium tropical soil expandable compressed coconut fiber bedding

What brand? It can one of the ones I mentioned, pet smart in AB carry only exo terra plantation soil, is it what you have?

[Mentat]

Hello Terriq! Here is an excellent care article with good information about your male Pixie: Frog Forum - African Bullfrog - Pyxicephalus adspersus - Care and Breeding. Think the best set-up for that size would be a 40 breeder size tank or similar that is divided into 2/3 water and 1/3 dry substrate sections. Also, you could keep it all dry with a large daily changed dechlorinated water dish where frog can soak. For the dry section you want either Plantation Soil or EcoEarth. Both are shredded coco and you need to mix with dechlorinated water until slightly damp and it clumps on fist; but does not drip water out.

Recommend you do yourself a favor and question any advise from person that told you to keep a frog in wood shavings; it's incorrect and can harm your gorgeous frog. By the way, soil could have fertilizers or other additive like pesticides that could harm your frog too. If you are planning to use it; do make sure it's pure organic soil without any additives. IMO shredded coco is a better substrate than soil, unless you plan to use live plants in a vivarium.

Good luck and let us know if we can be of any further help !

[Terriq]

And not to mention the risk of impacting your frog with that bedding. If you feed the frog in that aquarium (I see two bowls, one for water one for food?) and if he were to jump at his prey and miss and grab a mouthful of the aspen bedding....it won't come out the other end too easily.

The reason the Eco-Earth or Plantation Soil is used is because it is soft, holds moisture well, doesn't readily mold, and is very fine/can be passed easily by the frog if accidental ingestion occurs (I buy generic coco-coir on Amazon.com that people use for organic gardening - 11 pounds for $14 USD is far cheaper than buying exo-terra, especially if you have a big enclosure.

In the mean time, Lija would you agree that keeping the frog on damp paper towels or in shallow water would be fine to hold over until Eco-Earth or plantation soil can be obtained?

Here are the "Trouble in the Frog Enclosure" questions that members can help you with:

1. Size of enclosure?

2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences?

3. Humidity?

4. Temperature?

5. Water - type - for both misting and soaking dish?

6. Materials used for substrate?

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?

8. Main food source?

9. Vitamins and calcium? (how often?)

10. Lighting?

11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure?

12. When is the last time he/she ate?

13. Have you found poop lately?

14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine)

15. How old is the frog?

16. How long have you owned him/her?

17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred?

18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats?

19. How often the frog is handled?

20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area?

21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc)

1. 20 Gallon
2. No other frogs
3. Day time, Low 80's, nightime, high 80's
4. Above
5. Got 2 water bowls
6. Used to be softwood bedding
7. Just water bowls and the bedding
8. Variety of things, crickets, fuzzys, super worms, etc
9. Yes, but not too often
10. Yes
11. Idk
12. Today, (24 small crickets)
13. Nope ;(
14. ill post one later
15. I got him june 1st 2013 and he was VERY small when I got him
16. since june 1st 2013
17. Captive bred, got at petsmart
18. Very often, mice as treats
19. When feeding
20. Idk
21. Water bowl cleaning, new substrate every month