Whose frogs are sleeping?

[Cap10Squirty]

Yes true Aestivation is when the frog sheds several layers of skin and mucus to form a epithelial sac to retain moisture during periods of draught. They slow their metabolism way down and shut down some bodily functions during this period of dormancy. It is very different then a period of rest when the correct climate levels are maintained. They can still slow their metabolism, but not shut down entirely.

Yes it is an Exo Terra. Works very well and Günther loves it.

Thanks that is what I was thinking...so when the OP asks who's frog's are sleeping...there is a good chance that most are if just referring to being underground or hiding

[GrifTheGreat]

Thanks that is what I was thinking...so when the OP asks who's frog's are sleeping...there is a good chance that most are if just referring to being underground or hiding

Yes. Most never actually Aestivate in captivity. They do go through little mini Aestivations, but never fully go dormant. Breeders will sometimes Brumate their frogs to prepare them for breeding in the spring and they do actually induce a dry season dormancy or winter dormancy period.

[Lija]

Well mine is sleeping..... Literally sleeping all day and night... In his water dish that I need to upgrade... Have to wake him up everyday to change water, he is getting mad, sometimes eats and then go back to his water and sleeps until next day. I think I will put 2 water dishes, one without water, I wonder what he'll do.

[MyKindOfLullaby]

My frog burrowed and got very angry when I disturbed it to check on it. It's a pretty young frog though, about 6 months so I don't think I should let it burrow. Thoughts?

[GrifTheGreat]

My frog burrowed and got very angry when I disturbed it to check on it. It's a pretty young frog though, about 6 months so I don't think I should let it burrow. Thoughts?

It is fine to let it burrow, but check on it and offer food. If the frog eats then you have no worries of it trying to Aestivate especially if climate levels are maintained.

[MyKindOfLullaby]

It is fine to let it burrow, but check on it and offer food. If the frog eats then you have no worries of it trying to Aestivate especially if climate levels are maintained.

Oops, I should have worded it better. I don't want to let my frog brumate or Aestivate or whatever frogs do during the winter Since it is still growing I want it to continue to eat on a regular basis. But if my frog doesn't eat does this mean it's going away for the winter? What should I do then?

[GrifTheGreat]

Oops, I should have worded it better. I don't want to let my frog brumate or Aestivate or whatever frogs do during the winter Since it is still growing I want it to continue to eat on a regular basis. But if my frog doesn't eat does this mean it's going away for the winter? What should I do then?

Give less substrate. Only enough for the frog to cover itself and no more. This should be enough to prevent the frog from going into a deep sleep.