Two tree frogs, one is not eating! Help!

[Xubby]

Sorry to hear about the trouble, but I think you're on the right track. Whatever it takes to make sure Mortimer eats a healthy diet, and regularly at that, needs to be done. They are nocturnal, so it's possible he's just disinterested in eating during the day. I wonder if Rhonda is simply better adjusted to diurnal feeding and eating more than her fair share. Dumping a few extra crickets in to make sure there's food for him is a good starting point.

Since he is so thin, I think you'd be best off directly monitoring how much he eats, either through tong/hand feeding or relocation. If he's hunting "okay" on his own, placing him alone in a critter cage or spare aquarium with prey might be easiest, but the best option is the one you're both most comfortable with. Some animals are fussy eaters or mediocre hunters and need that extra bit of attention. As always, make sure to be dusting with supplements.

While not necessary by any means, you might consider picking up some wax worms or some other caterpillar feeders. A few of those as treats (they have a high fat content) might help him perk back up.

[LilyPad]

I am having a similar problem with my red eyes. One of the members here suggested feeding them with two bowls. I will try that and see how it works. The problem with greys, and a lot if tree frogs, the females are gluttonous and will not stop eating, leaving the males less opportunity. Tong feeding should help so long as he takes to it. I kept my male grey in his own tank until he was a healthy weight.

[Andie89]

Thanks you guys! I'm going to get him some fatty treats and keep him by himself until he gets better . I've never owned frogs before and I felt terrible that he looked so sick because I feed him right and everything. We'll see how it goes, I appreciate the froggy advice

[LilyPad]

Fatty treats need to be RARE not regular. More like once a month. You can give him one to possibly stimulate his appetite (my greys HATED wax worms though) but not more than that. He should gain weight sufficiently on high protein low fat foods like crickets. Make sure you're dusting with calcium and vitamins.

Males also tend to be thinner than females, that's normal too. A picture might help determine how bad the situation is.