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Truffs1178 Nightcrawler troubles. August 25th, 2013, 02:19 PM
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    Default Re: Nightcrawler troubles.

    Quote Originally Posted by Truffs1178 View Post
    My frog really struggles to catch worms. He lunges a few times but then looses interest because he can't get them. Does anyone else's frogs have this problem and how can I help him get them? I think it's their slimeyness but even when their covered with supplements he just licks the powder off and still can't get them.
    Observed Duncan yesterday and noted he does the same thing you mention; trying to use tongue to grab them. Stilgar would just lunge and bite into them and was very successful at it. Guess it's a frog thing; some African Bullfrog will bite into worms , others will try to catch prey with tongue .
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mentat View Post
    Observed Duncan yesterday and noted he does the same thing you mention; trying to use tongue to grab them. Stilgar would just lunge and bite into them and was very successful at it. Guess it's a frog thing; some African Bullfrog will bite into worms , others will try to catch prey with tongue .
    It is instictual to try and use their tongue. They can learn to bite at them. Günther will bite at the worms in his water or from tongs, but if I lay one on the substrate he will try to pick them up with his tongue and bite.

    I believe their if room for them to learn when to use their tongue and when to just bite.


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