newbie has set of random questions

[imetazoa]

I happen to know exactly what Hydroballs are and have actually used them. You definitely want to separate the coco fiber from the drainage layer of hydroballs.

They can breath beneath the substrate as long as it isn't waterlogged. Your frog should be Fed either pinky mice or fuzzies. No need for adult mice and the hair can cause constipation. If your frog is 2.5" SVL then he will be large enough to eat the sized mice I mentioned above, but only offer them once a month at most.

I would place less substrate in his enclosure so that he doesn't go as deep. How large is the frog SVL?

You can use the infrared 24/7 if you'd like and it will not affect the day/night cycle at all. The 5.0 Is too bright and can damage their eyes. These are nocturnal frogs and should be Fed at night.

Any further questions feel free to ask.

Thanks for the advice, everyone.

The mesh has not arrive yet. Do you think he will be ok for the next few days? He actually emerged from the hydroballs/substrate last night... he was hungry and ate some crickets.

What does "SVL" mean?

Also, when buying frozen pinkies or fuzzies, what are there general instructions for thawing and warming? Never fed an animal a mouse before!

Thanks

[Namio]

What does "SVL" mean?

Like Irishronin suggested, "SVL" is Snout-Vent-Length, a standard way of measuring frogs and lizards. Snout is the tip of their nose to the vent (butt-hole).

[Sunshine]

Namio likes the butts

[Namio]

Namio likes the butts

Hah, I do!

[GrifTheGreat]

Namio likes the butts

Wait! I thought that was me Lol!

[Namio]

Wait! I thought that was me Lol!

Oh Grif, you certainly do, too!

[imetazoa]

(butt-hole).

hehe - thanks!

As long as it is spring water and not drinking water you do not need to add anything to it

Not sure I know the difference between spring water vs. spring water for drinking? Sorry for my ignorance!

[Sunshine]

The drinking water isn't spring water, I imagine it is just tap water they ran through a filter. If it says spring water you're good

[imetazoa]

Like Irishronin suggested, "SVL" is Snout-Vent-Length, a standard way of measuring frogs and lizards. Snout is the tip of their nose to the vent (butt-hole).

I still haven't picked him up to get an exact measurement (he is still stressed out from the cage cleaning) but I think he has an approx. 3" SVL. Since he has started croaking and reached "sexual maturity," does this mean he is done growing??

[GrifTheGreat]

He has done the majority of his growth. He will continue growing but at a much slower rate.