One Of My Dumpy Frogs Died Today

[kahluafeeders]

As I said, I can't do anything about the temperature. The air conditioner broke and my landlord hasn't fixed it. I no longer keep the lights on because of it. I do live in the basement, so that's as cool as it will be getting unfortunately.

I got them from a place called Scales N Tails, which is a local reptile shop. They're usually pretty decent and tomorrow I'm going to go up and talk with them.

1-size of enclosure: 18x18x24 ZooMed Terrarium
2-# on inhabitants - specifically ( if there is another frog ---size differences ?): Had two Dumpys but now only one.
3-humidity: 75% humidity, less when it gets over 90 degrees but never falling under 50%
4-temp: Also varies but is between 85-90 degrees F
5-water - type - for both misting and soaking dish: Dechlorinated tap
6-materials used for substrate: Eco Earth
7-enclosure set up i.e. plants( live or artificial) wood, bark etc -how were things prepared prior to being put into the viv: Fake vine plant, grapevine - All washed prior
8-main food source: None currently as they haven't eaten! Tried crickets, dubia, earthworms, and waxworms so far
9-vitamins and calcium ? ( how often ): None as of yet until they eat, then I have calcium powder without D3 (got for my turtles who live outside)
10-lighting: None as they would raise the heat even more.
11-what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure: Nothing
12-when is the last time he ate: Dead frog ate one cricket once two weeks ago (I think). The new/remaining frog hasn't eaten at all.
13-have you found poop lately: One poop a week or so ago
15-How old is the frog: not sure, young I'm guessing
16-How long have you owned him/her: Less than a month
17-Is the frog wild caught or captive bred: No idea
18- Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats: I've tried all readily available bugs with no takers
19- about how often the frog is handled: Handled once a week, usually because the remaining frog seems to think my face is the best place to be.
20-is the enclosure is kept in a high or low traffic area: Low traffic. Kept in my bedroom but I am gone most of the day. They have to put up with watching cats, who don't seem to know they are there.

[Mentat]

As I said, I can't do anything about the temperature. The air conditioner broke and my landlord hasn't fixed it. I no longer keep the lights on because of it. I do live in the basement, so that's as cool as it will be getting unfortunately....

Bad landlord ! Can you move enclosure to a friend or family house with AC until landlord fixes yours? Those high temps are not good to your frog's and your health too !

[helm96]

If you cannot take them to a Friends house maybe try freezing a bottle of water (or a gallon jug to increase the area of cooling) and place it against the outside of the enclosure. Even if it does not cool the enclosure it will give the WTF a cooler place to go to for some relief. Anything you can do to drop the temp without endangering the frog is highly encouraged. But above all else I agree with Carlos, see if a friend or family can watch them until AC is fixed. High temps are really bad on these little guys.

[kahluafeeders]

Unfortunately, I'm not gifted with any animal loving friends or family who wouldn't do a worse job than I all ready am.

I'll try the frozen water bottle. It won't be until tomorrow however as I'm on my way to work in about five minutes and water doesn't freeze that fast. The landlord said he was going to fix the a/c but hasn't thus far.

[Louis Charles Bruckner]

I would give him a bill for the cost of the deceased frog.

[Bolisnide]

I agree with all of the above posts, everyone is giving you excellent advice.
The temp is too hot, that is plain, and *could have* attributed to the death of your first dumpy. What I've done in the past, is get a freezer ziplock bag and fill it with ice cubes then place in an area of the viv that the frog doesn't typically go to (or hang from the top, if you can). This along with a little computer fan placed atop your viv should bring the temp down. Though dumpy's are typically very hardy and able to withstand a wide range of temps, the high temps are a problem... you have got to address it. The frozen bottle of water is also a very keen idea, but if you have ice cubes and a baggy at hand, you can immediately address until the water in your bottle freezes.
My other thought is that a dumpy with no appetite is a big concern. These frogs have a vivacious appetite, so that would be a big concern.
What I would first try, is a pedialyte soak to get the nutrients and electrolytes back into your frog. This will also give him the energy he needs to eat on his own.
The ratio is 10 to 1, water to pedialyte (plain unflavored, found in the baby section of most drugstores and grocery stores). Use treated water for this mix. Soak him in the luke warm bath for about 10 minutes. I like to use a tupperware that I poked holes in (from the inside of the lid). This helps to keep the frog in the solution. But, the fact that you say he jumps on your face (LOL), says to me he has energy and may eat soon.
Repti-Boost like Carlos suggested is a very good emergency product for malnourished or dehydrated amphibians. I've used it before, and it was a life saver.
Also, I recommend using a glass bowl for your feeders, crickets specifically can not jump or climb out, and this is a great way to monitor your treefrog's eating. You can dust the crickets with the repti-boost also.
Lots of advice coming in I;m sure. My final recommendation would be to listen to everyone here, and follow the advice.
Good luck.

[Bolisnide]

meant to ask, when you did find poop, was it solid?
And can you please post a pic of the viv and the frog?