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    Default Re: Please help! Whites tree frog problems

    Quote Originally Posted by LilyPad View Post
    It's post #1 in this sticky, Carlos - http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/14323-trouble-enclosure.html

    It needs to be updated so that post #20 is #1. I've made the mistake before myself.
    Thanks Amy, just sent PM to Lynn and will coordinate with her a fix.

    Quote Originally Posted by Reptibian View Post
    Humidity- I remember hearing that whites tree frogs are able to get teapot pry and fungal problems in 40-50% constant humidities. You are the expert though so please tell me what the right humidity range should be.
    Supplements- I have a powder called ReptoLife plus.which is multivitamins and I have a powder called ReptoCal which is calcium and D3. Should I use those every feeding time?
    Water- how much water conditioner do I have to use each time and what brand do I get?

    What is repti boost? Where can I get it? For a fecal test do you mean bring it to a doctor?
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    Where can I find unflavored pedialyte? As for conditioning the water I have well water which has no chlorine and they have been using it for almost 3 years with no issues. What is in the water that is harmful?
    50-60% humidity in a ventilated enclosure is fine. Well water can contain heavy metals and the better dechlorinators (Seachem Prime or ExoTerra Aquatize) can get rid of those. Follow the dechlorinator label instructions and do not overdose it. Can make 1 gal. or more at a time and store in clean plastic container until use.

    Supplements should be used before expiration date and stored in refrigerator. CA/D3 and vitamins should not be used on the same day. Sample schedules available in here: http://www.frogforum.net/food-feeder...schedules.html. Only products that can be used daily are those specifically made for that like Repashy's Calcium Plus.

    ReptaBoost is a food supplemment/replacement for emergency situations. Here is link to product's page: Repta Boost Insectivore/Carnivore.

    A fecal exam will require you to collect fresh poop sample, bag it in small ziplock bag, and take/mail to herp veterinary or lab for analysis. They do a fecal float and determine the presence of pathogens like worms or protozoans.

    Pedialyte is USA brand of baby electrolyte solution. Look in drugstore's baby section for any unflavored electrolyte solution or powder electrolytes (normally used to prevent baby's dehydration and maintain electrolyte balance during vomiting/diarrhea emergencies) and follow Lija's advice in it's use.

    I think Lija has given you great advice. Your frog most probable has several problems to include some that are causing bone and neuromuscular issues.

    Also, your temps appear too low to me. Would recommend bring day air temps to at least 80F and provide a basking spot that hits 85F. You can use a mild tropical UVB type bulb (2.0-5.0) for that basking spot. Good luck !
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Default Re: Please help! Whites tree frog problems

    Just to add on humidity issue. Just because somebody can tolerate smth doesn't mean it is good for them to live constantly like that. You mentioned 23% humidity, that is way way too low.

    everything else is covered already
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