Pixie frog Male or Female? PICTURES

[Terriq]

What brand? It can one of the ones I mentioned, pet smart in AB carry only exo terra plantation soil, is it what you have?

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[Cap10Squirty]

The temperature is that low 80s in the day and high 80s at night? Or was humidity low in the day and high at night and temperature 80s throughout?

I'd check out the feeder section for extra options, perhaps better than superworms and crickets. Make sure the mice feeding is kept as a treat (which I saw that you mentioned).

My suggestion as far as food options - check out Canadian nightcrawlers, if you have not already. Also, are you opposed to keeping roaches? Haha it is usually a touchy subject for those that purchase their feeders and choose not to breed their own.

[Terriq]

Sorry that was the temperature, keeping roaches would be cool as long as my frog likes them, oh sorry if I reply late im gonna give my frog a bath after you said that the substrate I use hurts him ;(

[Lija]

He can't keep roaches, it is Canada we are not allowed

ok you need to cover 3 sides on your enclosure and look into bigger tank soon
humidity. It gotta be 70-80 with temp at high 80 it is hard to do, they can tolerate that temp, but will feel better close to 80 during a day.
Super worms are fatty and have high content of chitin, not as high as mealworms but not by much, for a a big frog one or 2 wont't do much, but big quantities may cause impaction, so you better slow down on these. Crickets, night crawlers should be a staple. And make sure you supplement them 2xweek with ca/vitd3 dust and once a week multivitamins.

Never seen that substrate here, but if that says coconut fibre it is fine. When you expand it make sure you use conditioned water, same as for your water bowl.
Also I would suggest to put some sorts of hide, plant may be, even hanging would do.

[Lija]

Sorry that was the temperature, keeping roaches would be cool as long as my frog likes them, oh sorry if I reply late im gonna give my frog a bath after you said that the substrate I use hurts him ;(

that is an excellent idea!

[Terriq]

He can't keep roaches, it is Canada we are not allowed

ok you need to cover 3 sides on your enclosure and look into bigger tank soon
humidity. It gotta be 70-80 with temp at high 80 it is hard to do, they can tolerate that temp, but will feel better close to 80 during a day.
Super worms are fatty and have high content of chitin, not as high as mealworms but not by much, for a a big frog one or 2 wont't do much, but big quantities may cause impaction, so you better slow down on these. Crickets, night crawlers should be a staple. And make sure you supplement them 2xweek with ca/vitd3 dust and once a week multivitamins.

Never seen that substrate here, but if that says coconut fibre it is fine. When you expand it make sure you use conditioned water, same as for your water bowl.
Also I would suggest to put some sorts of hide, plant may be, even hanging would do.

Cant he just make a hiding spot and just hide in the substrate?

[Cap10Squirty]

I completely forgot about roaches and Canada...in that case stick with the crickets and check into the nightcrawlers. If you are breeding the superworms you can catch them when they are molting (they will be white) and they are far softer than when their new layer of chitin has fully formed.

[Terriq]

I completely forgot about roaches and Canada...in that case stick with the crickets and check into the nightcrawlers. If you are breeding the superworms you can catch them when they are molting (they will be white) and they are far softer than when their new layer of chitin has fully formed.

Cant I just dig for worms or no?

[Mentat]

Cant he just make a hiding spot and just hide in the substrate?

Yes if that is the only resource frog has to feel safe. Covering 3 sides of enclosure is a standard practice to reduce frog stress levels. A plant (can be fake one) and a hiding spot can also help frog feel safe. Like with humans, prolonged stress can affect the immunity system and lead to chronic health issues.

Cant I just dig for worms or no?

You can as long as area has not been treated with fertilizers or pesticides. Usually can find Canadian Night Crawlers in bait stores, just make sure they are not dyed.

[Lija]

Cant he just make a hiding spot and just hide in the substrate?

He can and he will, but he will feel much better when he can do it under something.

[Terriq]

He can and he will, but he will feel much better when he can do it under something.

Ok thanks, I will go out and purchase one later tonight! and he seems to love the bath lol everytime I try to pick him up he just fights to get back in , how long should I keep him in there?

[Cap10Squirty]

Ok thanks, I will go out and purchase one later tonight! and he seems to love the bath lol everytime I try to pick him up he just fights to get back in , how long should I keep him in there?

I'm guessing he's out now? If you provide a container that is large enough inside the current enclosure you might find that the frog stays in the water more than the land side. Just be sure to change the water out as needed.

[Beardo]

I just wanted to say kudos to you for listening to the good advice given to you, instead of getting defensive and fighting with the people trying to help you out, like so many other people have done in the past. It shows you really have your animal's best interests at heart.....and I always enjoy seeing that! You have a very good looking frog and I'm sure he will continue to thrive in your care. Thanks again!

[Terriq]

I'm guessing he's out now? If you provide a container that is large enough inside the current enclosure you might find that the frog stays in the water more than the land side. Just be sure to change the water out as needed.

Yeah right now I have 2 Dog water bowls

[Lija]

I just wanted to say kudos to you for listening to the good advice given to you, instead of getting defensive and fighting with the people trying to help you out, like so many other people have done in the past. It shows you really have your animal's best interests at heart.....and I always enjoy seeing that! You have a very good looking frog and I'm sure he will continue to thrive in your care. Thanks again!

I was thinking exactly same thing, thanks from me too.

[Terriq]

I'm guessing he's out now? If you provide a container that is large enough inside the current enclosure you might find that the frog stays in the water more than the land side. Just be sure to change the water out as needed.

Oh and I forgot to mention, the bath actually worked, he poo'd in it, and he wasnt pooing for a long time :O

[habeeb]

do u know how old ur frog is??? and have pics of it when it was like 3-4 inches?? i have one right now that is 3-4 inches and has almost the same white markings as urs does, but mine looks very female. but i have been hearing croaking early sometimes around 4-5am so im not sure what mine is lol

[Cap10Squirty]

do u know how old ur frog is??? and have pics of it when it was like 3-4 inches?? i have one right now that is 3-4 inches and has almost the same white markings as urs does, but mine looks very female. but i have been hearing croaking early sometimes around 4-5am so im not sure what mine is lol

I am in the same boat that you are in. My frog is pretty big but I still kind of think it's a female based on looks however, it croaks late at night..

[habeeb]

i guess its just a waiting game for us to wait to see what it will really turn out to be lol mine has a really small head compared to my past male i had so im not sure on its sex as of now and the croaks sound exactly the same as when my past male was younger when it was like 3-4 inches as well....

I am in the same boat that you are in. My frog is pretty big but I still kind of think it's a female based on looks however, it croaks late at night..

[GrifTheGreat]

Check for Nuptial pads. Thety can easily be seen on males.