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    Default WTF pregnant or just chubby?

    My WTF has a really round belly. He/she is always in the food bowl at night.

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    Default Re: WTF pregnant or just chubby?

    Hello and welcome to Frog Forum

    Has she soaked recently?
    What kind of water are you using ?
    It must be de-chlorinated

    Have you found poop?


    Please answer, most importantly, the ?s above, and the the question to "Trouble in the Enclosure" so we can help you.

    Here you go: cut and paste all questions into your reply

    Also , if possible, please post a photo of her enclosure

    1-size of enclosure
    2-# on inhabitants - specifically ( if there is another frog ---size differences ?)
    3-humidity
    4-temp
    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 etc -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, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
    12-when is the last time he ate
    13-have you found poop lately
    14-a pic would be great ( including the frog ) any little cell phone pic is fine
    15- how old is the frog
    16-how long have you owned him
    17- is the frog wild caught or captive bred
    18- frog food- how often and if its diverse what other feeders are used as treats
    19- about how often the frog is handled
    20-is the enclosure is kept in a high or low traffic area
    21- describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
    22- has or was the frog properly quarantined


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    Default Re: WTF pregnant or just chubby?

    Has she soaked recently? Every day .

    What kind of water are you using ?
    Purified water from a water softenerHave you found poop? I haven't checked.

    1-size of enclosure 29 Gal
    2-# on inhabitants - specifically ( if there is another frog ---size differences ?)
    3 including that WTF. All WTFs
    3-humidity Unsure, it is misted 2 times a day
    4-temp
    74-80°F
    5-water - type - for both misting and soaking dish.
    Same as above.
    6-materials used for substrate.
    Bark, I know it's not right but I was just told that. That is what the pet store sold me and that's what they were in there. I am buying an exo terra soon and replacing everything.
    7-enclosure set up i.e. plants( live or artificial) wood, bark etc -how were things prepared prior to being put into the viv.
    Not really much prep other than rinsing the moss and food/water bowl.
    8-main food source
    Crickets 3/4"
    9-vitamins and calcium ? ( how often )
    The crickets get dusted daily with feedings.
    10-lighting I have the heat lamp and UVB in the same fixture.
    Dont remember the brand, but it was around $100.
    11-what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
    The heat lamp.
    12-when is the last time he ate He/she eats everynight.
    I catch him/her in the food bowl more than the others.
    13-have you found poop lately I really haven't looked.
    I will when I get home.
    14-a pic would be great ( including the frog ) any little cell phone pic is fine
    15- how old is the frog
    Not sure.
    16-how long have you owned him
    About 3 days.
    17- is the frog wild caught or captive bred
    Captive
    18- frog food- how often and if its diverse what other feeders are used as treats
    Only crickets and a couple of meal worms so far.
    19- about how often the frog is handled daily
    20-is the enclosure is kept in a high or low traffic area
    Low
    21- describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
    Every 2 days water and cleaning is done.
    22- has or was the frog properly quarantined
    No.

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