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    Default Re: Over weight wtf

    The fold looks okay but maybe it's just the way the frog's turned. I'm going to say there's a chance they might be eggy.

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    I agree with Elly, I don't see a lot of fat around the head, and there seems to be some definition down along the sides from the spine area. I'm not sure exactly how the metabolism acts in a frog, but I know when people go on severe diets it takes longer to lose weight because their body goes into "preservation mode" and tends to hang onto fat. I'd feed four crickets each every couple days and try to alternate with other foods if they will take them. Be very careful where you source your feeders as I've heard earthworms can carry internal parasites that can be passed on to frogs. Butter worms and wax worms can be given, 1 or 2 each once or twice a week (in place of crickets on that day) but go sparingly due to fat content.
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