Question - My tree frog is sitting on the bottom of his terrarium . . .

[Iceemn360]

In my experience the only time my red eyes spend a significant amount of the time on the ground is when they are being kept on the dryer side and are perhaps seeking moisture from the substrate. With higher humidity they go right back to the leaves/ perches/ sides of their vivarium.

[Kay]

In my experience the only time my red eyes spend a significant amount of the time on the ground is when they are being kept on the dryer side and are perhaps seeking moisture from the substrate. With higher humidity they go right back to the leaves/ perches/ sides of their vivarium.

You're right! A couple of days ago DonLisk recommended I mist him more, and mist the substrate too. Ever since I have started that, he's been back up at the top.

[Treefrognewbie]

its only been a couple times. but they always hunt on the ground, since the crickets stay down there.

[Kay]

I tried to use as many of your suggestions as possible in the upgraded terrarium. I added the background, tall snake plants and I covered a PVC pipe with moss. I also used the fake jungle vine to get towards the top of the terrarium. Thanks to all for the suggestions! My new question: When I clean the tank, do I have to remove everything? Do I "unplant" the plants and then replant them after I replace the plantation soil?

[Poly]

No, unplanting the plants is unnecessary. I have a planted Vivarium for my two american toads, and when I clean it, I just remove all loose objects (rocks, logs, etc.) in your it would be vines, branches, etc. and lightly loosen up the soil around the plants with an old fork, clean any fecal matter I may have missed the previous day (I rarely miss it, as it stinks pretty bad, so it's hard to miss ), clean the glass, then rearrange a few things, and your ready to put everything back in.

~Royce

[Poly]

By the way, your Vivarium looks great! Have you entered it in the "Photo of the month" contest? If not, you should!