Baby Strawberry Pineapple Pacman has eyes closed nearly all the time (+ Other questions)

[HeatherK]

Hi there!

I recently had the same issue as you are having with your frog's eyes. I even flushed mine's eyes out & put it off as substrate being stuck, as well. After it continued, along with his loss of appetite, I rushed him to the vet to find out that he had red leg. I am not trying to scare you, but please pick up your frog & check to see if his legs/stomach area looks abnormally red. I was informed that their eyes being closed means that something is not right (which it looks like you are aware of, so good for you for helping your frog friend).

Have you tried nightcrawlers instead? They are irresistible to these frogs. They're also great because they are so easily digested, making the risk of impaction low. These should be fed with tongs. Personally, I have never had any luck with an alternate tank. It just stresses the frog out & he refuses to eat. With the worms, you hold them up until he grabs them, so he will be less likely to strike at the substrate than if he was chasing a cricket down. Does that make sense? Mine still gets some substrate in his mouth from time to time, but since it's coconut fiber & he has been using the bathroom fine, I have seen no harm in this.

I hope your frog friend gets better & starts eating! Best wishes for him!

[Frankie]

Just checked and couldn't really tell, He still has some shedding skin on his upper legs (Legs closer to his belly) and he seemed to not really have any redness, he may just still be stressed since he is a juvenile. Currently feeding Banded Crickets but he also seems to have slowed down on the squinting, He only really heard he does it when he is in a burrow (Which i Had heard is normal ??)

[Frankie]

Quick Update: As I was pacing around my room/dresser/frog terrarium I had noticed he would Scratch at himself like a dog when he was first shedding, I took this chance to pounce into action and force feed him as he'd open his mouth. Got him a reasonable proportion of Two banded crickets, One dusted with Rep-Cal Calcium with Vitamin D !
Very happy about that !

[HeatherK]

It's definitely normal to have mild irritation, especially when your little guy likes to dig down to the main bottom. Squinting while in a burrow does make sense. I'm always worrying about mine getting it in his eyes when he digs down. I'm always like, "how does he do that without getting everything caught in it?!" (Worried frog mom 24/7, lol.)

I'm glad to hear that your little guy got some food in his system! It took about a month or two for me to really settle in with my frog without nearly rushing him to the vet every time I thought something was off. I'm sure yours will be just fine, as you are doing wonderful with him/her! Best of luck to you!

[Frankie]

Yeah, That and When I handled him to check and see his legs I saw a slight pink tinge and flipped it lol, Until I was told most have that. I think hes just being a lil boy and acting weird and getting used to his tank. Im still gonna be weary on Redleg. It is brutal after all

Thanks so much for the advice !
(Ive thanked you with a bountiful amount of Rep )

[HeatherK]

These guys are unpredictable, that's for sure! My guy still throws a tantrum when I take him out to clean his tank & refuses food that day. So silly!

You are more than welcome! I've not been a frog owner long, but you can talk to me anytime & I will do my best to help! And thank you for that! You are too kind!