Frog not eating or pooping . . .

[ErnieFrog]

Your enclosure sounds perfect so i'd rule out brumation then. I've had some of mine burrow and then shed a few days later and even go into brumation for a few days due to unknown causes and then emerge like nothing happened. How is the overall appearance? If his eyes are above the substrate and appear clear and alert that means all is well. If it has a layer of slimy translucent skin and the eyes are flush with the skull it could be shedding or somehow dehydrated. I'd include a water bowl in the enclosure so it can soak its leisure and withhold food for a few days. Remember this species can go a reasonable period without food so I wouldn't panic. You can also try misting the enclosure to simulate rainfall and get the humidity up.

No, he is totally submerged. You can not see him at all, and his eyes are not exposed above the substrate. I had him out this morning, washed him off, and he looks good. He does have a water bowl in the corner of his tank. Like I said, I attempted to feed him, but he showed no interest in eating. I mist his enclosure a few times a day depending on what the Hygrometer readings are in his tank. So, I guess I'm just not going to panic and wait and see what happens. It's a shame, because just yesterday and today, I received Food for him in the mail.......Dan, I will keep you posted for sure. Thanks for your help.

[ErnieFrog]

UPDATE::: It has been 2-weeks since ErnieFrog has eaten. He has remained buried under his substrate. I need some suggestions on what I should do. Should I remove him and try to feed him and let him poop? Or do I leave him alone ? Thanks in advance for your help.

[DanDrobates]

Ok here’s a trick I have used successfully in the past. Remove your frog from the enclosure and Transfer it to to a container with no substrate. Provide a half inch of purified water instead of substrate and something to serve as a hide or haul out (A piece of cork bark works well for this). The water level should be just below the frogs chin. Maintain it in this setup for a while and monitor its progress. Offer food at night. If he is losing weight and still refusing food after a reasonable period in this type of setup a vet visit may be in order. This is essentially a quarantine enclosure. I have “woken up” frogs this way by completely eliminating substrate. It’s also much easier to observe their progress, monitor feedings and provide extra hydration. You can drape a dark cloth over part of the quarantine enclosure to provide some extra security. Again use discretion though. If you feel a trip to the vet is warranted by all means do so.

[ErnieFrog]

What you are describing is exactly what I did this morning. I removed him from his tank, put him in a critter keeper with Spring Water. Covered the critter keeper, and waited to see if he would poop. He did not poop. So I then attempted to feed him a Hornworm. He moved
away. I did not leave him in the Critter keeper long. Perhaps 30-minutes. Once I knew he would not poop and would not eat, I put him back
in his enclosure. I don't have a hide or piece of cork. The best I can do is cover half the tank with a small fleece. I will attempt to feed him tonight. I am concerned with the lack of heat he will have and the lower humidity levels while out of his enclosure. I just don't know how long these frogs can go without eating. I will give it a few more days, but then he will have to go to the Vet. Thank You Dan. I will update you again in a few days.

[DanDrobates]

Keep him in the critter keeper for at least a few days. Think of it as an intensive care unit. It will be fine at room temperature as long as it stays near 70. Just drape a cloth over one side if you can’t find any cork bark. Fill the critter keeper with some water that completely covers the bottom. That will automatically increase humidity. Give him some time in this setup and be patient.

[ErnieFrog]

I attempted to feed him last evening at 9PM. He would not eat. I checked him this morning. He's still there. I will try feeding him again tonight.

[Bynny Ribbit]

I would prioritize pooping over eating. Anytime my girl has been "backed up", she barely eats or refuses food completely, so getting a BM is your best starting point. Are you able to feel or otherwise analyze the right side of his body? You might be able to tell if he has a poop brewing, the right side of his body will feel firm or show a prominent lump.

I'm not sure of the temperature of the water you have him soaking in, but if you haven't already, try letting him sit in some warm water. Better yet, try adding a little honey to it, if you have it on hand. Hopefully one or a few sessions of a nice, warm soak will coax something out of him.

On the other hand, if his right side feels soft and there's no indication of a stool, it may be prudent to bring him into a vet. It's possible he picked up parasites, etc. at some point and was fine when he was healthy, but the stress of a new environment lowered his body's defenses and allowed the invading bodies to get out of hand. However, identifying parasites usually requires a fecal examination, so it's kind of a catch 22. This is me purely guessing on my part, but often times if a frog isn't eating due to impaction or stress, it's because something else (parasites, nematodes, etc.) is hindering his appetite.

To help you feel better about him not eating, my friend bought a baby Pacman that had a month long hunger strike, lol. Frogs can be delicate in some ways, but they are hardy in others, especially horned frogs.