3yo - Trixie not eating! Help

[GrifTheGreat]

Hello,
Yes that's the normal color. Last year he was green this year he's a bit clearer on the green and the brown is darker. But the flash on the camera makes it look even more clear than he is.
I did offer him live and frozen(defrosted ofcourse) pinkies. No joy
I bothered him a lot yesterday and managed to feed him two dubias. Better than nothing. It seems that he doesnt want to open mouth. Also it dodges food, turn arround and burrows.
I will try crickets too.
If not i'll force feed him.

Any ideias why he doesnt want to open up that mouth? This guy never had problems eating. Sometimes he needs a honey bath he poops and eats again that's all.

He doesnt have any uvb light or things like that. But if you believe that would help i can get one. Just a led and ceramic heater.

Sometimes when they come out of aestivation their personality seems to change. They may be more likely to bite, change their preferred food, or just be even more lazy. It doesn't happen with all individuals, but some seem to not want to eat and just burrow back down.

Sometimes all they need to spark their appetite is to just eat something. I'm going to recommend that when you force feed that you use Repta-Boost. Follow the instructions. This can act as an appetite stimulant.

Do stop with the honey baths. Try just warm water. Using the honey bath too often can be harmful.

UVB can be beneficial, but is not necessary. You can try it out and use it as a form of supplemtation.

When you offer food is it dark in the room and the enclosure?

[froghub]

Sometimes when they come out of aestivation their personality seems to change. They may be more likely to bite, change their preferred food, or just be even more lazy. It doesn't happen with all individuals, but some seem to not want to eat and just burrow back down.

Sometimes all they need to spark their appetite is to just eat something. I'm going to recommend that when you force feed that you use Repta-Boost. Follow the instructions. This can act as an appetite stimulant.

Do stop with the honey baths. Try just warm water. Using the honey bath too often can be harmful.

UVB can be beneficial, but is not necessary. You can try it out and use it as a form of supplemtation.

When you offer food is it dark in the room and the enclosure?

Alright, will try repta boost when i get some crickets.
I did stop the honey baths, just warm water for a while now.

About the uvb, what lamp would you recommend, and how many hours a day?

I try both, i do have more joy when i feed him during day. This guy has rarely eat at night. And i did try lights off too various times.

About repta boost seems that we dont have this in europe. Any other product similiar to this?

[GrifTheGreat]

Alright, will try repta boost when i get some crickets.
I did stop the honey baths, just warm water for a while now.

About the uvb, what lamp would you recommend, and how many hours a day?

I try both, i do have more joy when i feed him during day. This guy has rarely eat at night. And i did try lights off too various times.

About repta boost seems that we dont have this in europe. Any other product similiar to this?

No particular lamp necessary. Just one that fits the bulb. Use something around 25 watts that is full spectrum. Exo Terra Repti-Glo 2.0.

You can use it for the main daylight bulb so no need to change the photoperiod.

I do not know of any similar products offered in Europe. If you have a Vet you can see if they can get you some Emeraid Carnivore or something similar.

You should only offer food early morning or at night. They are nocturnal after all.

[froghub]

No particular lamp necessary. Just one that fits the bulb. Use something around 25 watts that is full spectrum. Exo Terra Repti-Glo 2.0.

You can use it for the main daylight bulb so no need to change the photoperiod.

I do not know of any similar products offered in Europe. If you have a Vet you can see if they can get you some Emeraid Carnivore or something similar.

You should only offer food early morning or at night. They are nocturnal after all.

Alright gotcha, something with a lot uva and few uvb.

How far from the substrate should it be +-? If it is too much of a distance i should consider a 13w one maybe cause the socket is inside about 15" from the gound.

I do use repashy calcium plus and repitive but will see to find another one similiar to those you talk.



I was able to find this one, will this do? Also is it supposed to be fed by a syringe?


I'll insist with him at night then.

Thanks, i'll keep you posted

[GrifTheGreat]

Alright gotcha, something with a lot uva and few uvb.

How far from the substrate should it be +-? If it is too much of a distance i should consider a 13w one maybe cause the socket is inside about 15" from the gound.

I do use repashy calcium plus and repitive but will see to find another one similiar to those you talk.



I was able to find this one, will this do? Also is it supposed to be fed by a syringe?


I'll insist with him at night then.

Thanks, i'll keep you posted

You can try that.

Be careful with these critical care formulas. They are made to break down and become bioavailable rapidly and can grow bacteria very quickly if contaminated.

[froghub]

You can try that.

Be careful with these critical care formulas. They are made to break down and become bioavailable rapidly and can grow bacteria very quickly if contaminated.

Alright man, will do, i'll keep it in the fridge and be carefull with it. It says 7 days, which is short and product is expensive.

How do i do this?
Force feed him with syringe in liquid form or do i make like balls open his mouth and put them inside?
Also how often should i feed him this? Large quantity twice a week? Or every day like package says?

I'll invest in this prior to get the uvb bulb, since uvb will not make that huge difference but this can. And he does get some sun where he is. Maybe a plain uva lamp instead of the led can benefit him. I shall see if they're not too expensive i'll get one too.

[froghub]

You can try that.

Be careful with these critical care formulas. They are made to break down and become bioavailable rapidly and can grow bacteria very quickly if contaminated.

I've force fed him 5 dubias today.
He's not happy when i open his mouth.
Waiting on the intensive care powder to arrive.
Also he seems very stressed lately.

[GrifTheGreat]

I've force fed him 5 dubias today.
He's not happy when i open his mouth.
Waiting on the intensive care powder to arrive.
Also he seems very stressed lately.

I'd leave him be since you've force fed him. Messing with him a lot will increase stress. Force feeding even more so. That's why it is only used as a last resort.

Bulb height is based on output. Many are recommended 12 inches from substrate so 15 inches should be okay. I would go with lower wattage. 13 should be fine.

Don't force feed him again until after you get the critical care formula. Follow the instructions on the package. You will be using the dosage for reptiles despite the fact that you're feeding a frog. It will be liquid and yes you'll be using a feeding syringe.