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    Fae
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    Ok, Pothos back in. I tried to put it back in there without disturbing my frogs. Please let me know if you have any more suggestions. I really want my frogs to be happy and healthy. Is it normal for tree frogs to snuggle together? I caught them snuggling the other day, and it seemed kind of odd. They don't seem to be having problems together other than snuggling. I thought it was kind of cute, but still wondering if thats normal. They both have a healthy appetite and move around the enclosure a lot. I haven't seen them get into the water bowls ( I have 2) in a while, but there is always fresh substrate in there whenever I change the water everyday, so I know they are getting in there. And again, thanks for all the fast replies. I really appreciate it!
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    10" is too short, but you're getting a higher one so that's good. You can also look around here for some ideas on how to convert your existing tank to a vertical one.

    It's unlikely your frogs like each other. Or hate each other. Or feel anything at all for each other aside from a source of competition for food (no problem as they each are getting their share), someone to have a one night stand with, and possibly something to sit on from time to time. My Grays really don't interact at all, except when Waldo wants to spend some 'quality time' with his tankmate (he promises to call her in the morning but still gets totally ignored). My Grays are decidedly non-communal frogs. So don't let that be a reason to not separate them if you are leaning in that direction.

    The snuggling is most likely one frog arriving at a favored perch and noticing that it now has a fat 'lump' on it. Oh well, just sit on the lump. Unless the 'snuggling' is attempted amplexus?

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    Tony
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    Pothos, like most Aroids, is considered toxic because the plant tissues contain calcium oxalate crystals. Depending on the concentration they can cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to death when eaten, but pothos is definitely on the lower end of that range. My cats eat it every time they can manage to grab some. The vast majority of toxic plants do not cause issues for frogs because the frogs are not consuming them, the only one I avoid is Dieffenbachia because the concentration of calcium oxalate in the sap is high enough that it can cause skin irritation on contact.

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    bshmerlie
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    Tony.. I've just got to know...to you Super Froggers do these names like Dieffenbachia just roll off the tongue or do you have to look them up? I wont be able to spell that name ten minutes from now.

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    Tony
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    Quote Originally Posted by bshmerlie View Post
    Tony.. I've just got to know...to you Super Froggers do these names like Dieffenbachia just roll off the tongue or do you have to look them up? I wont be able to spell that name ten minutes from now.
    I've been a science nerd all my life, sometimes I think Latin is my native language.

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    Fae
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    Quote Originally Posted by UncleChester View Post
    10" is too short, but you're getting a higher one so that's good. You can also look around here for some ideas on how to convert your existing tank to a vertical one.

    It's unlikely your frogs like each other. Or hate each other. Or feel anything at all for each other aside from a source of competition for food (no problem as they each are getting their share), someone to have a one night stand with, and possibly something to sit on from time to time. My Grays really don't interact at all, except when Waldo wants to spend some 'quality time' with his tankmate (he promises to call her in the morning but still gets totally ignored). My Grays are decidedly non-communal frogs. So don't let that be a reason to not separate them if you are leaning in that direction.

    The snuggling is most likely one frog arriving at a favored perch and noticing that it now has a fat 'lump' on it. Oh well, just sit on the lump. Unless the 'snuggling' is attempted amplexus?

    Thanks for the idea, I am going to convert my tank to a vertical as soon as my pay day comes around.

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