Got my red eye! question!

[LilyPad]

Was it shedding? I have only seen them opening their mouths while shedding.

[MantidBro]

Was it shedding? I have only seen them opening their mouths while shedding.

I found a video that showed a red eye shedding, it was doing exactly that, so i think so! she was also rubbing her hands against het body. Now she has fallen back to sleep. She is amazing!!! So hard not to hold her but i want her to get used to her surroundings, plus she is asleep so i wouldnt want to wake her up.

[jarteta97]

Yup, she was probably shedding. Also, you should NEVER hold your frog. Their skin is very delicate, and you would be causing much unneeded stress. The only time a frog should be handled is if moving from one tank to another, or if placing in isolation, and that is typically only done by gently placing the frog in a small container, instead of grabbing directly.

Congratulations on the frog too, I know it can be super exciting

[MantidBro]

Yup, she was probably shedding. Also, you should NEVER hold your frog. Their skin is very delicate, and you would be causing much unneeded stress. The only time a frog should be handled is if moving from one tank to another, or if placing in isolation, and that is typically only done by gently placing the frog in a small container, instead of grabbing directly.

Congratulations on the frog too, I know it can be super exciting

Never hold your frog? really? ever? i wasnt really holding her, just let her crawl on me, she seemed quite okay with it. I imagine if she were stressed shed have been jumping away and trying to escape? I had washed my hands, and thoroughly rinsed, before allowing her onto my hand. I dont use cologne or any scents because i have many sensitive pets. I think my Red Eye, whom ive named Frenchy, thought i was a tree. Though i only did it for a minute or two, nothing excessive. Put her right back.

Can adults eat pinheads? im not sure if she cant see them, or just wasnt hungry, or is just too focused on her new surroundings.