Questions!! Whites Tree Frog

[LilyPad]

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I am sorry your frog isn't feeling well. If you could copy/paste and answer this questionnaire it would really help us figure out what is going on Also, here is the link to the care sheet - Frog Forum - White's Tree Frog Care - Litoria caerulea

- try to answer as many questions as possible.
- if you do not know an answer to a question say "I don't know" rather than leaving it blank.

QUESTIONS

1----what 'kind' of frog is it ( what species)
2----please include a photo of the frog
3----Please include a photo of the frog's current enclosure
4----size of enclosure ( W" x D" x H" )
5----# on inhabitants - ( if there is another frog --- is there a size difference ? )
6----has or was the frog kept with a different species or with any other tank mate
7----is there a new tank mate----was the new tank mate quarantined
8----what is the typical humidity level
9----what temperature is maintained
10---what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
11---describe the enclosure lighting ( very specifically)
12---describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
13---what kind of water is used
-----for misting
-----for the frog's soaking dish
-----is de-chlorinator used / what brand
14---material(s) used for substrate - be very specific
15---enclosure set up:
-----if recent - describe how the enclosure was cleaned
-----plants( live or artificial) if artificial plants are used are they plastic or fabric
-----describe wood, bark , and background materials
16---when is the last time the frog ate
17---have you found poop lately
18---how often is the frog fed
19---what size feeder is given
20---what other feeders are used as treats
21---what is the frog's main food source
22---do feeders roam free in the enclosure or is the frog bowl fed
23---vitamins - what brand and how often
24---calcium - what brand and how often
25---was the frog without calcium for any period of time
26---approximate age of the frog
27---how long have you owned the frog
28---who cared for the frog before you
29---is the frog wild caught or captive bred
30---how often the frog is handled -- are gloves used ( what kind of gloves)
31---is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
30---has or was the frog properly quarantined (yes or no)
-----for how long
32---has the frog been treated with any medication:
-----for what
-----name of medication
-----for how long
-----what dose
-----was medication prescribed by a herp vet

[omgitsbekahxD]

Thank you! I will try my best to fill out the following:

1) Australian White Tree Frog
2) LINKS DO NOT WORK, must copy and paste
Face: http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0
Face: http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=5
Body: http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=3
Sitting in the leaf: http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=2
*3) Tank is not totally the same as this photo, one plant added, and things have moved around some.
http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=1
4) Enclosure is a 20 gallon Tall. Not sure of specific dimensions.
5) 1 frog
6) Frog has always been alone
7) no new tank mate
8)Humidity level 30%-50%
9)Temperature: Daytime 80-85 degrees F Nighttime 70-75 degrees F
10) Using a heat lamp to keep temperature maintained
11) EXO TERRA 75W Night Heat Bulb (leave on all day and night for heat) & EXO TERRA Reptile UVB 100 daylight bulb (only on during the day)
12) Daily or every other day water changes depending on if the water has soil in it or not. Cleaning as needed, full tank clean every other week.
13) dechlorinated water used in water dish, and daily misting (2-3 times a day) Jungle brand, Start Right
14) Eco Earth substrate and terrarium moss from petco
15) Fake plants, climbing vine, wood sculpture for climbing, leaf (hard plastic?), plastic log, all rinsed throughly with hot water before adding to enclosure. All decorations are made for fish, amphibians, or reptiles.
16) frog ate one cricket today that I'm aware of.
17) have not seen feces for at least a week
18) frog is fed every other day or every day if no signs of eating at previous feeding.
19) small-medium crickets
20) no other food source. offered meal worms, not interested.
21) crickets are the main and only food source right now.
22) crickets roam free in enclosure
23) Rep-Cal Herptivite Multivitamin used every feeding or every other feeding (depends on how much he eats)
24) Flukers Calcium Powder used every feeding
25) frog has always had calcium on crickets ever since I've had him
26) Around 1 Year old
27) Owned frog for about a month
28) The pet store (petco) had frog previously
29) Captive Bred
30) frog is handled every day. no gloves used
31) tank is kept in low traffic area. Cats are present, but aren't around him constantly.
32) no medication has been used

[DigitalPunk]

The photo links are busted. Be sure to post the "Direct" links to the photos on Photobucket. You can also click on the photo upload button and then click "From URL" and paste the direct link in there to have the photo show up in the body of the post.

[DigitalPunk]

I am waiting for pictures, but one thing I would do is remove uneaten crickets after 24 hours and replace with new crickets. The uneaten ones can be added back to the cricket colony so they can eat and drink and be food another day.

[irThumper]

Thank you! I will try my best to fill out the following:

1) Australian White Tree Frog
2) LINKS DO NOT WORK, must copy and paste
Face: http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0
Face: http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=5
Body: http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=3
Sitting in the leaf: http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=2
*3) Tank is not totally the same as this photo, one plant added, and things have moved around some.
http://s738.photobucket.com/user/omg...g.html?filters[user]=104933673&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=1
4) Enclosure is a 20 gallon Tall. Not sure of specific dimensions.
5) 1 frog
6) Frog has always been alone
7) no new tank mate
8)Humidity level 30%-50% 30% is too low; 50% is a good average. Invest in a good digital humidity gauge/hygrometer.
9)Temperature: Daytime 80-85 degrees F Nighttime 70-75 degrees F temps are fine
10) Using a heat lamp to keep temperature maintained
11) EXO TERRA 75W Night Heat Bulb (leave on all day and night for heat) & EXO TERRA Reptile UVB 100 daylight bulb (only on during the day) Are you cycling 12 hrs on and 12 hrs off?
12) Daily or every other day water changes depending on if the water has soil in it or not. Cleaning as needed, full tank clean every other week. Change water daily
13) dechlorinated water used in water dish, and daily misting (2-3 times a day) Jungle brand, Start Right
14) Eco Earth substrate and terrarium moss from petco GET RID OF THE MOSS! Huge ingestion/impaction risk for these guys.
15) Fake plants, climbing vine, wood sculpture for climbing, leaf (hard plastic?), plastic log, all rinsed throughly with hot water before adding to enclosure. All decorations are made for fish, amphibians, or reptiles.
16) frog ate one cricket today that I'm aware of.
17) have not seen feces for at least a week
18) frog is fed every other day or every day if no signs of eating at previous feeding.
19) small-medium crickets
20) no other food source. offered meal worms, not interested. Mealworms are bad for tree frogs; try dubia roaches & small night crawlers; waxworms on occasion. Hornworms have been known to help constipated frogs(tricky to keep, grow super fast & spendy)
21) crickets are the main and only food source right now.
22) crickets roam free in enclosure Feed with tongs or use a feeder bowl
23) Rep-Cal Herptivite Multivitamin used every feeding or every other feeding (depends on how much he eats) Use Cal/Vit D3 once a week, and a Multi-Vit once a week but NOT on the same day/at the same feeding
24) Flukers Calcium Powder used every feeding
25) frog has always had calcium on crickets ever since I've had him
26) Around 1 Year old
27) Owned frog for about a month
28) The pet store (petco) had frog previously
29) Captive Bred
30) frog is handled every day. no gloves used Frogs are known to be a "Look More - Touch Less" type of pet; White's can take handling better than many species, but it should be kept to a minimum and only on occasion. I do think a hand tamed frog is easier to feed, medicate, and move to transport, but I don't think it should be over done or for more than a few minutes at a time. USE GLOVES. I noticed you have scratches on your hand, you don't want to transmit anything between the frog and you or you and the frog... if you have medication on your cuts it could very easily poison your frog. Look for Nitrile powder free/latex free examination gloves or the plastic kind used by deli workers.
31) tank is kept in low traffic area. Cats are present, but aren't around him constantly.
32) no medication has been used

Highly recommend you get your frog fecal tested when you are able to obtain a good fresh sample; if your frog is constipated I would try a warm (barely warm to your touch, check on wrist) bath with 3-4 drops of NATURAL real honey per cup (8 oz) of water. Make sure water goes up to frogs chin when he is sitting up, leave in bath (attended) for appx. 20 minutes then bathe him in warm bath, minus the honey, for a rinse. If he poops in the water and it's solid, fish it out right away and deposit it in a clean ziplock baggy. Write the time and date of the collection then put it in the fridge to save for the test.

Oh and welcome to FrogForum! Lol Hope we are able to help you get your froggle feeling tip top again!