Planning a Future Weekend Trip

[mpmistr]

In early June I plan on taking an out of town trip. While, as a last resort I have some people that would be willing to take care of the animals, I was wondering if such a short trip would not impact their health. I plan to leave Friday, feeding them before I leave, and returning sometime Sunday afternoon/evening. At this time the frogs should be 10 months.
I was wondering what option would be the best.

I've taken frequent 3-4 day trips and never had any issues. Feed them right before you leave like you said. ACF are capable of going a very very long time without food.

My biggest concern about leaving town is making sure the lid is secure so they do not escape while away.

[elliotulysses]

I've taken frequent 3-4 day trips and never had any issues. Feed them right before you leave like you said. ACF are capable of going a very very long time without food.

My biggest concern about leaving town is making sure the lid is secure so they do not escape while away.

They have a very secure lid and I try to keep the water level just a little lower than normal to prevent any kind of escape-antics. It is good to know that they are hardy enough to withstand a short trip. Would you happen to know if the same goes for fire bellied toads?

[mpmistr]

They have a very secure lid and I try to keep the water level just a little lower than normal to prevent any kind of escape-antics. It is good to know that they are hardy enough to withstand a short trip. Would you happen to know if the same goes for fire bellied toads?

As far as going a few days without food, I would think most reptiles or amphibians are capable of this without any real harm. ACF are pretty amazing with their ability to survive starvation conditions, they're better than most but I doubt a FBT would have any issues going 4 days without food either.

[elliotulysses]

As far as going a few days without food, I would think most reptiles or amphibians are capable of this without any real harm. ACF are pretty amazing with their ability to survive starvation conditions, they're better than most but I doubt a FBT would have any issues going 4 days without food either.

Awesome.
I've heard of people feeding their FBTs only twice a week, which seems a little harsh.
But thanks for all the help, Michael.

[mpmistr]

It really depends on how much each feeding is. Herps just aren't mammals they can go a while without food.

[rodsboys]

My frogs get fed twice a week tops, sometimes they go up to two weeks without being fed. A weekend trip should be no problem as far as not eating goes.