hibernation question

[jasonm96]

Make sure the UVB lighting is of the right percentage at the right distance for an example I would use a 5% above screen on a 24 tall. Then I would plant it to for cover and allow light gradients where the frog can adjust its exposure to the lighting. The reason I'm mentioning this is because if the frog is getting too much without enough cover it may go down to the bottom half as the UV output will be lower.

[Fergie14]

yes I do have a UVB light, And its Right on top of the screen but whenever I have it on, half the time my frog will just go up and get as close to it as possible but the other half the time it just stays burrowed.

[jasonm96]

It could be regulating it's exposure, taking what's needed and then getting away from it when it's had enough. If you plant it more heavily with real or artificial plants it may not need to use the height but instead the gradients of light and shade the cover offers. It could be that or it's not secure enough or not well. I would just add more stuff to your set up and see what happens

[jasonm96]

For hide I'd lean a slap of cork bark against the glass, use some branches or jungle vines and trail some hanging plants across them and use some broad leaf plants aswell. It's most likely stress as mentioned that's causing the burrowing so sort that out and should be fine.

[Fergie14]

Ok, Thanks for the advice, But why isn't she eating is that also stress related?

[jasonm96]

Yeah they usually go off food when they're stressed. If you have only had the frog for 4 days then it's pretty normal. It's only worrying when weeks go by. For now there's nothing to worry about, just make sure everything is set up right

[Fergie14]

Ok, Thanks so much, Also why isn't she eating is it also stress related

[Fergie14]

oops I accidentally posted the same comment twice

[irThumper]

You need to provide a temperature drop at night, my guys are at 77-79F in the day and 73-75F at night. What is your humidity? White's tree frogs like it right around 50%, mine have a range of 45% to 65%. Could be your frog is trying to shed as well and maybe stuck at it if the humidity is not enough or he can't submerge enough in the water dish. The should be able to sit with water up to their chin. You can provide a few stones for them to climb out on if you have a deeper dish.