Questions!! Whites Tree Frog

[Frogger00]

I've read that burrowing can be fatal. I can't remember exactly, but they go into some sort of hibernation mode and a "shell" grows over their body killing them. I think as long as they don't stay burrowed for more than a day, you're good.


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[irThumper]

I've read that burrowing can be fatal. I can't remember exactly, but they go into some sort of hibernation mode and a "shell" grows over their body killing them. I think as long as they don't stay burrowed for more than a day, you're good.


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When White's tree frogs go into hibernation they cover themselves with a coating of slime and mucous to help conserve moisture. I can't imagine this turning into a hard shell unless something goes wrong and the frog desiccates all together while they are in stasis

[elly]

I've read that burrowing can be fatal. I can't remember exactly, but they go into some sort of hibernation mode and a "shell" grows over their body killing them. I think as long as they don't stay burrowed for more than a day, you're good.


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I don't think it's actually the burrowing that kills them, but cold temperatures and hibernation. Hibernation and shutting down the body is always risky. Not sure if it's true but I've heard that trying to hibernate with undigested food in their stomachs can cause it to ferment and kill the frog.

[irThumper]

I don't think it's actually the burrowing that kills them, but cold temperatures and hibernation. Hibernation and shutting down the body is always risky.

>>>>Not sure if it's true but I've heard that trying to hibernate with undigested food in their stomachs can cause it to ferment and kill the frog<<<<

Good question there, definitely needs some looking into!