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    Default Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    My whites tree frog Slurp has not been eating as of late. A year ago her brother Glurp passed away from red leg, towards the end he stopped eating as well. So of course my first course of action with her was to check for redness. She does not exhibit any redness and she has no obvious differences on her legs or belly. I want to know what I can do to help her?
    - the last time she ate was over 2 1/2 weeks ago
    - last poop was a week ago and was small and runny
    - I gave her 2 honey water baths so far because it helped her poop last time she had trouble pooping (1 month ago)
    - I have given her 2 pedialyte baths as well (1 part to 10 parts water)
    - when I put a cricket in front of her she simply bats it away or looks away and closes her eyes. (She seems afraid of them almost)
    -she is in a 18x18x24 Eco terra
    - I clean it every month
    - every time I have to pick her up I make sure to have no traces of soap or skin oils and have a little water left on so not to harm her skin

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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    Sounds like you are caring for her well. I have a male with red leg right now, terrible disease isn't it? Is their anything that has changed recently, or anything that might be causing her stress? Is she lethargic? Have you gotten her poop tested for parasites?


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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    Here are some questions that might help people figure out what might be wrong with your frog. I know it's crazy long, but it may help.
    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

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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    I won't let me post pictures. Says image not valid

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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    Especially stinky and runny poop suggests parasites, excess protozoa or an infection of some kind.

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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    73F is too low for a daytime temp for WTFS. Mine are at 73-75F at night and 77-80+F during the day.
    Mom to these fine frogs!
    4.4.0 White's tree frogs (Litoria caerulea): Sir Honey Lime, Bok & Choi, Martha, Shirley, Leapin' Loo and Ping & Pong; 0.2.1 Amazon Milk Frogs (Trachycephalus resinifictrix): Otto & Echo and Pip-Squeak aka Tiny
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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    What can i do if she wont poop any more. She doesn't have anything in her system as she keeps her mouth closed.

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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    1. Whites tree frog
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    4. 18x18x24
    5. one
    6. With her brother who passed away from red leg
    7. none
    8. 30% (70% after spray 25% before spray)
    9. 73 degrees and 70-72 at night (occasionally higher or lower)
    10. Digital temp gauge and an infrared temp gun
    11. 50 watt zilla day white light I think for daytime. 60 watt zoo med red infrared night light for night
    12. Water change every night or when pooped in I do it sooner. Full cleaning once a month.
    13. Well water for everything. No dechlorinator as it is chlorine free. never had problems in 3 years I have had her.
    14. Repticarpet as of now because she dislikes eco-earth.
    15. Clean with big bowl of water then clean repticarpet. wash off glass. make sure nothing except water ever touches her stuff so not to contaminate it. Plastic hanging plants.
    16. Around 3 weeks ago
    17. No, last time was a week ago.
    18. Was 3 crickets every other day. sometimes did 1 one day and 2 the next etc.
    19. large cricket
    20. gave her a pinkie mouse for Christmas
    21. Crickets
    22. Roam
    23. Tetrafauna- reptolife plus- expired so havent used lately. but was once or twice a week.
    24. Tetrafauna- reptocal (has D3)- Just about every feeding. My spray on non D3 stuff expired so i have to get regular stuff still.
    25. For a month because she hasnt eaten, im afraid that shes going to get MBD
    26. 3 years, 7 months and 26 days
    27. 3 years, 4 months and 26 days
    28. Petco
    29. CB (i think because they were tiny when I first get her and her brother)
    30. Only when needed, more lately because I am worried about her. No gloves but always wash twice without soap to make sure no skin oils than i keep hands damp so i don't pick up and bacteria on way and never touch any door handles. But i make sure my hands are perfectly clean. #OCD about harming her
    31. Low traffic, my sister likes to barge in a turn lights on when its nighttime because she doesn't care about anyone. Other than that it is usually semi quiet, never have music or anything load playing in the room.
    32. no, only her brother got some and that was for red leg, it was some shot stuff the vet gave me. It really didnt work that much either.

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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    Here is a link to Slurps picture (I put it on yahoo answers (because this site wont let me)- https://answers.yahoo.com/question/i...2202443AAJ9bIe
    Here is a link to enclosure- https://answers.yahoo.com/question/i...2202643AAJvIR2

    2 seperate questions because for some reason it only lets you post one photo per question lol.

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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    For awhile the house was kinda warm for her (tank was at 77 degrees she seems to like about 73) but I've got that evened out now. she is not lethargic, as of now she is sitting out in the open on top of her tree branch like nothing is wrong. Sadly last time she pooped was all runny and I chose to throw it out because it stunk. She is active and still strong but I know she will be weak in a few weeks. I'm worried of mbd for her but she will not open her mouth for ANYTHING.
    Ps: I hope your froggy gets better too!

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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    Agreeing with everyone else, you should bump the temps up to around 80.


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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    In my opinion it's never too late to try and save a life. It doesn't sound to me like she's on her death bed. The only way to know for sure is to take her to the vet. Frogs can be resilient. I have a few whites myself that have had trips to the vet and a few rounds of treatment. All is currently well for my frogs [emoji196] good luck and I'm hoping your frog feels better soon


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    Default Re: Whites Tree Frog stopped eating

    I work until 3:30 and can't get a ride earlier because my parents work. Vet 45 minutes away closes at 3:45. I don't know what to do. I'm not sure how to contact dr. Frye because I don't really email people ever

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