Frogs cold, urgent

[Leefrogs]

I would say change in behavior is a reason to worry. Going down to 66 is ok, but it's not good when there's no daytime highs. I didn't suggest a heating blanket-- human heating pads. I would atleast get them some place about 75-85. Even if it's just one side of the tank. Running a space heater will run a couple bucks a day.
No your frogs won't die, but don't have proper temps to digest their food.
And whites will go into a hybernation and be very stressed by it. As a cooling period isused for breeding and that also stresses them

[kittiekuddles]

I would say change in behavior is a reason to worry. Going down to 66 is ok, but it's not good when there's no daytime highs. I didn't suggest a heating blanket-- human heating pads. I would atleast get them some place about 75-85. Even if it's just one side of the tank. Running a space heater will run a couple bucks a day.
No your frogs won't die, but don't have proper temps to digest their food.
And whites will go into a hybernation and be very stressed by it. As a cooling period isused for breeding and that also stresses them

I threw in crickets just now, three frogs are eating with gusto, the one in question, who was soaking for 24 hours, perked up when he saw the crickets but he hasnt left his leaf yet to hunt, i will check back in a half hour to see if he left the spot to hunt.
the tanks been about 77 all winter, but now that its spring the temps changed indoors.
the tank is still 73 right now..i just need to get it up 2 more degrees right? to 75?

just curious, but how would i get a human heating pad to stay on the side of the tank?
i cant put it on top because it would block the light

[Wormwood]

A change of behavior isn't nessacarily a bad thing, any tropical cold blooded animal at 66 degrees would adjust and slow down. Being at 66 degrees constantly for something like a white tree frog will stress them out and slow digestion, but a few days of cooler temps won't kill them or cause any lasting effects.

Aiming for 75-78 degrees sounds about right.

Good luck with the space heater! It worked fine for my toads when they where down in a basement for winter months. I've never used a human heating blanket, I'd check the instruction and warning labels though - I highly doubt they can be turned on 24/7. You might risk a fire. I most certinally wouldn't try to attach it directly to the tank.

[kittiekuddles]

A change of behavior isn't nessacarily a bad thing, any tropical cold blooded animal at 66 degrees would adjust and slow down. Being at 66 degrees constantly for something like a white tree frog will stress them out and slow digestion, but a few days of cooler temps won't kill them or cause any lasting effects.

Aiming for 75-78 degrees sounds about right.

Good luck with the space heater! It worked fine for my toads when they where down in a basement for winter months.

the rooms 66 not their enclosure
this morning their enclosure was 70, it rose to 73 by mid day and its been at that since
so possibly the frog in question might be ill from something else
i will check on him now to see if he ate. his body is clean, no signs of anything, no reddness or sores. my husband said he saw him yawn once..i felt a little concerned when he said that..

[Wormwood]

70-73 is fine, no reason at all to be concerned.

Just because a frog/toad doesn't eat doesn't mean he's sick after a little cold snap, now if he/she doesn't eat for a week or two and starts getting skinny then something is up.

[Leefrogs]

just tape it on the side, wide shipping tape is good. An old heating pad is better than a new one. The old ones don't have an automatic shut off.

[kittiekuddles]

thanks so much, i feel a bit better now
i will keep an eye on the "odd" one...although its kinda hard when they all look alike lol

is their any medicine i can buy over counter? or at a petshop? that i should keep on hand just in case something were to happen?

[Wormwood]

The fact remains that human heat pads are not designed to be left on 24/7 (or anywhere even close). Using them in the manner brings an increased risk of fire. IMHO its not worth the risk to save a few dollars

Use the ones designed for pets that attach to the tank.