Northern Leopard Frog stopped eating!

[Tom Highum]

if the temperature has dropped recently he could be attempting to hibernate i think but it could also be the water. if the waters hardness/ other compounds in the water have changed rapidly it could have shocked him.

[kymillers]

Nope, no difference in the water at all; we've used bottled Spring water from the beginning. We do a 1/3 water change 2 or maybe 3 times a week. The other tank measures about the same temperature as the one he's in now, so I don't think that's it either. The light issue is the only real difference, other than the more open top (screen versus full hood).

It's odd that he appears to be so healthy and bright eyed, but yet will not eat. I did notice a little while ago when I was misting him that his color is more brown today than his usual nice green. He also "jerked" a little bit when I misted him, and he usually doesn't move at all.

I'm sure worried about the little guy! Thanks for your reply.

[Tom Highum]

Maybe he misses his buddy

[kymillers]

They have not been together since they were tadpoles. The bigger frog morphed in about 8 weeks, but the second tad took over 8 months! I didn't think she was ever going to become a frog!

Hopper is about 2" long now - he ate so well and grew so fast! The newly-morphed frog is only about 3/4" long. I'm afraid he might decide to start eating again if I put them together - and eat her!

[John]

Maybe he misses his buddy

Frogs are not social animals - they do not miss each other or care for each other's company. The only times they willingly come into contact are at breeding time and if they happen to be sharing a favourable refuge.

Regarding Ky's problem, I think the frog is just stressed by the change in environment (that lid versus light "sky" is a big deal). Many classic Ranids are nervous and finicky. I think this is what you're encountering. Give the frog time. If he definitely doesn't eat then you may need to consider a vet visit - the stress may have caused him to become sick.

[Tom Highum]

Sorry i wasn't serious this is a thread that helps find good vets

http://www.frogforum.net/general-dis...list-vets.html

[kymillers]

It's already been more than 18 days - how long can he safely go without eating before he starves? I'm trying desperately to find a full hood for his tank, but no luck so far. I'll keep trying. (This is turning into quite an expensive endeavor for two little tadpoles!) I appreciate all your help!

Oh, and Tom, I did pick up on the humor.

[Tom Highum]

Well i hope you enjoy the forum and expand on the hobby And that your N Leopard Frog will be better