Hello everyone! New red-eyed tree frog owner - a couple questions!

[flybyferns]

Hi Elizabeth
Welcome to FF!

This frog is really still adjusting--covering sides of the enclosure will help the frog feel safer.
I would continue to feed using the bowl method.

Be sure the feeders are not too large.
You don't want to ration the food.
Feed every night ... lots of wiggling in the bowl may get the frog's attention.
It will not overeat

Keep it in complete darkness at night, at least until it is adjusted.

This frog should not be with others except the same species -----after a quarantine period of 30 days.
In fact , should be in a quarantine set up - alone.
( a simple/ small glass enclosure - even 5 gallons would be ok...with dampened paper towel for substrate, a sprig of pothos /the water dish/ feeding bowl....clean the feeding bowl daily/provide freshly dusted food daily)
Change the PT at least 3 times a week
Water for the soaking dish and the paper towel should be de-chlorinated.
I use a clear glass pyrex bowls for feeding ( specifically 3-4 " sides)

Quarantine will allow you to monitor food intake and the frogs health while adjusting.

caresheet
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...caresheet.html

quarantine
http://www.frogforum.net/general-dis...uarantine.html

What Vitamins and Calcium are you using?

Temps:
day:78-82F
night:71-75 F

Humidity 75% is great ! It should not be sustained above 80%

I really can't comment on substrate for red eyed tree frogs as I do not use any.
I use dampened fabric substrate. (Happy to provide additional information if you would like)

I believe paper towel would be fine ---even permanently....but that's a lot of paper towel
They need VERY clean enclosures

*** wear gloves between all frog enclosures !

Nice to meet you !
Keep us posted
Lynn

[Eliz]

Hi Lynn sorry one more clarification - what is "change the PT 3 times a week"? PT? Probably something really obvious that I'm not catching...

[flybyferns]

Hi Lynn sorry one more clarification - what is "change the PT 3 times a week"? PT? Probably something really obvious that I'm not catching...

Hi Eliz,

Yes , change paper towel substrate at least three times a week.

If QT is for a frog that is ill. It should be daily.

I'm sorry if my original response to you seen scattered ? I was in a bit of a hurry. It was a fast as I could type

For clarification...I agree with Dreadfrog 100%.
They are very sensitive to light. I personally use NO nighttime light.
I think, in fact, there may be no other supply I have wasted more $$ on.
It is noticeable ,to me, that there is a reduction in nighttime activity .........regardless of the 'color' light used.
Someone will disagree with that.......but that's ok FF is all about sharing experience I suppose it's a personal choice.

May I suggest you add Repashy ( used alternately ) to the dusting routine.
Repashy Super Foods Calcium Plus Supplement at PETCO

Note: above a combined Ca and Vit supplement. For adults it would not have to be used daily.

I alternate these three products ( on small crickets ) for adult red eye tree ( A callidryas) frogs and adult black eye tree forgs ( A moreletii ):
No dusting on Wed and Saturday

Rep-Cal Herptivite Multivitamin (BLUE) | Josh's Frogs

Rep-Cal Ultrafine Calcium with Vitamin D3 (PINK) - Rep-Cal Supplements | Josh's Frogs

( make sure they are sealed well under the lid )


Best, Lynn