What is it on retf ???

[kiralikceset]

Hello,
I have new retf. But today i saw that there is some problem on its skin. Its dark green and some points on its skin. Why ???

[kiralikceset]

[DonLisk]

Hi Kiralikceset
Sometimes they are dark in color and sometime they are green. Changes in mood, blending in, tank conditions will all be reasons they change colors and this is very normal.

As for the spots on the back, not sure but just keep an eye on your RETF and ensure he/she has all the things she needs to acclimate to the new surroundings.
Heres a quick check list I did to help.
1. Place the tank in a quiet room and not in direct sunlight
2. Cover three sides of the tank and remove any night lighting.
3. Ensure their environmental needs are met such as temperature and humidity.
3. Ensure water is either chlorine free (bottled spring) or treated tap water.
4. Limit the times you enter the tank to only when changing water and adding or removing crickets.
5. Monitor humidity and temperature and mist once to twice daily.
6. Provide enough natural accents to allow for hiding, climbing, and perching above the substrate. Since your frog lives in trees, they are rarely found on the substrate and prefer to move from leaf to vine to branch to explore the tank.
7. Slowly remove covered sides over a few weeks to let them become accustomed to their surroundings.
8. Ensure the crickets provided are no longer than the width of the frogs eyes.
9. Monitor the frogs activity and weight. If your frog moves around at night in the dark and soaks or sits at the water dish edge, then he/she is doing fine. If a physical visual condition is seen, then its time to worry.


and finally..... relax. That is what your frog needs to do and you should too.

[kiralikceset]

Ty for ur answer.but before it was full normal green. Not like that. But u said that is normal. Ok thanks again.

[DonLisk]

Look at the pics in my album and you'll see many shades for these frogs.... the photos are of the same two RETFs.

DonLisk's Album: My Red Eye Tree Frogs

[kiralikceset]

Very very nice frogs. And a bit fat i think but their colors are better than mine. When will it change into normal like urs?

[kiralikceset]

Its also same and look at my terraium . Is it suitable for my frog ?

[ViperJr]

I'm no expert, but you could try to add some plants (even fake ones) in the middle, where there is alot of unused space. The plants on the sides are good, but does not add much to climbable areas since it's along the wall of the tank.
And by middle I don't mean in the middle on the back wall, I mean volume-wise. Where there is alot of empty space.

This might not affect the direct health of your frog, but the frog will have a slightly better place to live

[DonLisk]

Yes, just provide more places to climb across the tank and let him relax.... it may take some time for him to get comfortable. He did travel a long way to you and needs to get over the stress of travel and the new home.

[Treefrognewbie]

my RETF change colors when they are sleeping. my female turns a puple-ish brown