Northern Leopard Frog stopped eating!

[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

[coltiger]

It sounds like he is going into hibernate mode. I had green frogs that were active and singing then suddenly became silent and inactive.

My experience with northern Leopards is limited but I did find they didnt like the water as much as my green frogs. They did prefer cover and were alittle skittish.

I hope your frog stays in good health

[Tom Highum]

I thought that they hibernated in water though

[Tom Highum]

Your stethoscope? you a doc?