hibernation question

[Fergie14]

Now she's pushing herself into a quarter inch crack in between the top of the textured backdrop and the top of the terrerium. What should I do

[jasonm96]

My tree frogs do that as well for extra security and perhaps to get closer to the heat from lighting. You could take the background out until the frog gets big enough to not be able to fit there and instead tape a piece of paper for security

[Fergie14]

Is a heat light or a UVB light more important because I have both bulbs but I only have one fixture that fits them both. I am currently using the UVB light should I be using the heat light instead?

[jasonm96]

UVB is considered to be beneficial for this species and it will be exposed to it in the wild. Practical pet keeping series: amphibians has a care article and it recommends it and so does Exo Terra http://www.exo-terra.com/en/explore/uv_rating_index.php

A heat lamp is also important though so it can bask, so you'll need to provide both

[Fergie14]

Ok, thanks

[Fergie14]

I only have one fixture ano I can't get another one because it's not in the budget my parents gave me

[jasonm96]

try convince them to get it, tell them you overlooked it by a mistake but is important for your frogs well being that you get it

[Fergie14]

Ok, also do I need To have a mini halogen bulb?

[jasonm96]

depends what size of tank you have and the temps needed but you shouldn't need a high wattage lamp as remember the frog can go real close to it if it needs. I would just use a 25w incandescent such as the zoo med daylight bulbs or the exo terra daytime lamps 15-25w. I'd imagine halogens would only be needed in very large enclosures

[Fergie14]

Ok thanks, also I convinced my parents to get me another light fixture

[Fergie14]

She's still not eating should I take her to a vet?

[jasonm96]

Give the frog some more time to settle. Because White's tree frogs are captive bred there's probably not going to be parasites or any other disease, not saying it's not possible but less likely. If the frog was going to starve it won't still starve even if you brought it to the vet because it takes time for fecals to come back and to actually treat the frog. However I think I read that frogs can adapt their metabolism to suit the availability of prey and temps. The most important thing is to make sure conditions are right. Also feed at night, remember the frog is nocturnal

[Fergie14]

Ok, thanks for the advice