Is strictly crickets ok?? When it is time for the next change consider looking at these other substrates. Frogs wont adapt to captivity and have trouble adjusting to nature on release like some birds or mammals. He rode 70mph on the highway and didnt budge. Thank you so much for your reply I originally tried to leave her where I found her, but she never made a move in over 8 hours. How often should we replace the substrate? Thanks Devin. Do you have ANY idea whats going on? 1/5 of a cord of wood once a week for the wood stove, and often have flying things around the house that hatch from that wood (lethargic mosquitos, etc.) Hello. What do you think? Hes eating 1/8 crickets right now and loves them. Should I feed my frog nightcrawlers or crickets? Dont guess the temperature but instead use a thermometer and move the thermometer around the enclosure, up high near the light and down low where the frogs are spending time. Once temperatures outside are at or above freezing at night you can put it outside again, probably sometime in April or maybe even March if there is a warm week. This way you can start with a fine mist over the whole tank and then adjust it to more directly spray waste off of cage items or the side of the enclosure in between cleanings. This is only so when your frog is healthy. It depends on the temperature inside the 20 gallon tank. If we let a few crickets go, do you assume that it will find and eat them? Mealworms and waxworms are not good to feed often, but every now and then are okay. They have a full spectrum light, heating pad underneath and a bowl of water. Im trying to figure out if its male or female- it was only 1 when I found it so probably too young to call? If the frogs are still only the size of a penny or smaller you might consider ordering a culture of the larger fruit fly Drosophila hydei from an online supplier. A lot of people who breed frogs also notice how they get eggs more often when there are thunderstorms passing through the area, so probably even just changes in atmospheric pressure will affect captive frog behavior. Yes, crickets should work for gray tree frogs. Some people also catch moths and other small flying insects to feed to their treefrogs, but you have to be careful because there is a (small) risk they could introduce something unhealthy or even dangerous to your pet. The signs can be that it just refuse food altogether and that it sleeps a lot. I have a grey tree frog that ai have had for over a year. He then swallows its prey entirely and when he swallows he closes his eyes and retract them to push down the prey and to propel the food towards the oesophagus. Good questions. If you are concerned the frog might not be finding the crickets at night, you can try putting the crickets into a smooth-sided cup in the enclosure. Yes, it might not be eating because it was already hibernating. I am seeking some advice, any would be greatly appreciated! Ive done a bunch of research on how to care for it. She is on the window ledge under my door light so I assume she is catching bugs at night and leaving me pile of poop. Thanks. Feeding juvenile gray tree frogs: If you have a juvenile frog that hasn't fully metamorphosed into an adult yet, you should feed it 3-6 insects every day instead of every 2-3 days. I hope this helps. I have a gray tree frog that hitched a ride into my house on mothers day. Yes, I think it is possible or even likely that it was the same frog. Anybody have any suggestions on how I can make the hanging basket cozier and weather proof, I would appreciate any advice. Yes, I think Pet Smart or another local pet shop will have wax worms. I would probably let it go where you found it. I no longer hear tree frogs making noise in the woods. Reply. The water or liquid waste is then moved to the bladder whereas the solid waste is moved to the cloaca. About the color, there are many reasons tree frogs change colors. Great, thanks! I just re-read your question and realized you are collecting baby frogs rather than tadpoles. After hiding inside of his tree sculpture for many days, he has spent the last 4 days in his water bowl He wont eat- another big concern. All I have found so far are for reptiles, not amphibians. If the environment seems okay then I would look into food. Mostly likely, though, the frogs just need some time to adjust to the new setup and once they are settled they will move up to other areas. ALL HELP IS WELL APPRECIATED.!!! Once temperatures at night are regularly above freezing you can let it out again. They are in a 18x18x36 terrarium with lots of different tree types, some rocks, a little pond type dish they can walk into and faux plant life. Having read that males can get aggressive with other males would it be unwise to introduce the second frog into the enclosure not knowing its sex? Maybe not this time of year. Thx again you have been so helpful. Male frogs call, female frogs do not. Today I fed it two small crickets and not too long after the feeding it pooped out what looked like a whole cricket. The mom or dad? I cant find any crickets that arent either the same size as him or bigger. hes my new chill buddy. My mother works in a florist shop and during the middle of winter she found an adult female gray tree frog in their plant shipments. The one that won't eat is a male and the other is a female. Your email address will not be published. It is also important to mist the terrarium with water. A local naturalist advised me to let them go at this park because their native water source is my pool, which is chlorinated, and the closest foliage is my garden which is sprayed with vinegar against thistles, and another herbicide for crabgrass. I think the best thing to do is to check the temperature in the enclosure with a quality thermometer. The food has to be alive, correct? We were able to provide an appropriate habitat and diet, and she is doing well. Your email address will not be published. This one in particular has always been very lazy. If a warm few days show up and night temperatures are above freezing for a while it should be okay to release the frog, otherwise best to keep it until spring (or find someone else who is willing to do so). Once temperatures are above freezing at night you can let it go outside. At cool conditions, metabolism will slow and you run the risk of health problems showing up. The oesophagus moves the food to the stomach where the process of the breakdown of food into simpler forms is started.eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'amphibianlife_com-leader-1','ezslot_6',117,'0','0'])); This happens through some enzymes that are secreted by the gastric glands in the walls of the stomach. Are they likely to survive the winter if we release them this late in the fall (late October)? Hi there, I have a grey tree frog that I have raised from a tadpole. I tried to release him in my flower bed in front of my house, and he wont move. In that case you will need to feed and care for the frogs until temperatures have warmed up enough to let them go where you found them. But, I want to confirm that thats actually true. I found your website which is very helpful. The light itself though wont bother frog if it is a moon light that is made of black or red glass. Thank you. That said, you could also just let them go next to the pool. It wasnt until nearly a month later when the plant started to lose its flowers that he came to my attention. The house is set at about 70 to 72 degrees in the cold month but maybe thats still to chilly. For four years we had a gray tree frog make its home in a pottery bird house hanging on our trellise outdoors. In June, I noticed five little gray tree frogs in a planter on my deck. The plants get watered and misted.. However, bits and pieces of skin dont always come off all the way and I think this is what you are seeing. Does your frog have a bacterial infection? Then his pump broke down, (so no more connection with the fish water), and almost immediately the Greys started to breed in his outside pond. I had six tadpoles that morphed when it was too late to release them. The largest eats 5 small crickets a day, the other 2 eat 3-4 small crickets per day. Straight tap water is unsafe for amphibians. Enjoy your amphibian neighbor. Or, if you have a large collection of amphibians at home and there are many different species coming and going often, even if the frog is in its own enclosure there might be a risk. This will fatten up a frog, so it is best to use small amounts of the waxworms.eval(ez_write_tag([[970,90],'amphibianlife_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_9',118,'0','0'])); This site is owned and operated by Amphibian Life. Put the feeding dish in right after the lights go out when the frogs are being to be active and check in the morning to see how many are left so you know if they are feeding. Cant set him free with a clear conscience without getting an expert opinion. No, I dont think there is anything you need to add to make it more comfortable. Also, keep in mind that the temperature can vary a bit In the room and that is no problem. Every morning when I check on him he is at the same place in his plant; perhaps he is happy but just has this spot picked out? Is this because she was ready to hibernate? This means that the heart rate and body temperature drop and they usually dont eat anything. It might not seem like it but gray tree frogs often live fine around houses or in residential areas. In general though it is best to leave wild animals alone, so if your friend is okay just releasing the gray tree frog from the house outside and you stick to keeping the one from your garage that is probably the best thing to do. Im pretty sure she has started her hibernation already. Never had any intentions of having this indoor animal we enjoy him in the summer on the back deck. It probably wont be an issue. How do I come up with food for the froglets? I rescued a near dead gray tree frog from my garage several months ago. Not sure how hes survived this long, but no idea how to help him! If it has toepads it is probably a gray tree frog. Sometimes it takes a day or two after. In some tree frogs there is also a size difference between males and females and females are generally larger than males, but I dont know if this is the case in gray tree frogs. Sometimes all frogs that complete metamorphosis dont make it. to help improve their nutritional content. Instead, feed crickets and other soft-bodied food items most of the time. I feel like collecting one yourself from a local population at the marsh (assuming it is legal to do so and they are not a threatened species in your state, I think in Illinois you at least need a fishing license) is probably better in this situation than buying one from an animal dealer. There are several reasons as to why your frog wont eat. To help prevent this, try attaching a dark colored paper or poster board to the outside of the tank with tape on all but one small side. I checked this morning thinking it had passed and it perked up and moved when I touched it. The male has black grey colored throat while the females do not produce the croaking sound. Also, make sure the crickets are the right size. Just unsure about the moss, as, it doesnt air out and often gets soaked (from her splashing her water out of her lid, or soaking from our spray bottle mists we dont do it TOO often, its simply that the carpet does not air out as it is stuck to the bottom of the glass.) The frog has mottled yellow and black thighs, armpits, and groin. Below is a video of the Gray treefrog calling. Good luck. Let your pet tell you when it is ready to hibernate. Probably something around 25-40 watts will be powerful enough depending on the size of the enclosure, but check the temperature under it with a quality thermometer and make sure it is not rising much above 85F-90F at the hottest place your frog can go. I brought him into the cottage and he soon perked up. Our cousin rescued them as tadpoles and now we took over for her as baby frogs and we love them just want them healthy. I just got a lamp with day/night bulbs and a small dish for some mealworms- it seems like two of the crickets are gone from what i did put in there when i was getting that set up, so it does seem like shes eating- i found no dead ones and as soon as i put the lamp in, she settled down to take a nap! You can use an aquarium water conditioner to treat a gallon at a time. If it is catching a few bugs a week that might be all it needs to hang in there. At night the temperature should stay in the 60s or low 70s. Weve done nothing other than water the plant every 4-5 days, for which he chirps his thanks every now and again. All has been well until now, when he would normally be preparing to freeze over. Plastic is just fine. Ideally, you want one part of the tank to reach the low to mid 80s during the day, with an ambient daytime temperature elsewhere in the enclosure in the 70s. Yesterday I found a gray tree frog next to my garage and put it in a small terrarium with gravel/pebbles on the bottom, a larger rock and some sticks for climbing, a water dish and some live moss. I released them one night, all of them accidentally. For the enclosure, it sounds okay but instead of gravel/pebbles, you should change to a different substrate. Not sure what to do with him now. Thank you so much! Hope it helps. I have 2 that are a bit smaller than the other (assuming the big one is a female). We tried meal worms but they dont seem interested. Coconut husk fiber or other safe soil mixtures work best. Yes, the food should be alive. After the food is moistened by the saliva of the frog (this happens in the buccal cavity) the food moves from the mouth to the pharynx. They are now about 2.5 years since morphing into froglets. Keep a close eye on both to make sure one isnt out-competing the other for food. Try moving the thermometer around different parts of the enclosure and seeing what the temperature is elsewhere. Also, pay attention to the moisture content of the moss. Sara. The only other frogs I have are Green Frogs. My house is too warm for them to go into hibernation in my opinion. Keeping a tree frog with a chameleon probably would not work in the long-term. If you can find waxworms or even small regular old earthworms cut into smaller pieces (but still moving around so the frog notices them), those are better than mealworms. This means that your frog does still need to settle in a bit to feel completely safe and secure. I love this sweet little creature already, Devin, are mealworms okay to feed gray tree frogs? Crickets While it is better to feed a few crickets every couple days, if your frog ate all 10 at once and there were no extras running around the cage then I wouldnt worry about it. then you should isolate the frog to a different enclosure away from the others. You mention once you take a grey tree frog into captivity not to let them go again. This is a small tube, and it is located in the anterior section of the digestive tract. I just discovered a g\gray tree frog in one of my houseplants that summered outdoors. Thank you for the information! Its getting only about 42 degrees and very windy and rainy. I plastic terrarium will do the trick. Knowing that it has been in the house now for around 4 months, and in another 5 months will be hitching a ride outside with the plants, what is your thought on whether it is just taking care of its own needs and would likely continue to do so? If it is tap water it probably is not ideal. Some people also reconstitute distilled or reverse osmosis water by adding an aquarium product like Kent RO plus or something, but in your situation, a little bowl of the water the frog would be exposed to outside is probably the easiest thing to do, especially since the frog came in from out there. Your dedication inspires me! Make sure to use a thermometer to measure the temperature. No fish. Do you know how they came in? Otherwise, if you prefer a more natural-looking substrate, coconut husk fiber or other safe soil blend designed for use with amphibians works well. I have no where that sells flightless fruit flies so Im not sure what he should eat. I have 3 GTF that Ive raised since they were tiny tadpoles. The size of the enclosure is what is most important. i found a grey tree frog about 2 months ago sitting on a church step. Thank You. Any other advice? are all better options to rotate into a frogs diet on top of crickets. He still very responsive, just not eating and spending a lot of time in that water bowl. Feed it crickets with those earthworms and waxworms as occasional treats to vary its diet. I dont know if it was because I cooled down the bricks or if she is scared of the shade which is flapping in the breeze. I brought him in and warmed him up and he became alert and started rubbing his eyes. If a tree frog is handled roughly or squeezed and then a person doesnt wash their hands before rubbing their eyes or nose they might experience a burning or discomfort. Good luck. Gray tree frogs do not required particularly high humidity and adding some extra air flow to the enclosure is not a bad idea. Male gray tree frogs are territorial and vocalize to attract mates and defend territory, perhaps the bird house is a particularly good calling spot? Hi Laurie, that is an interesting situation. I just found a brown tree frog in my Christmas cactus that I brought in my home a month ago (it had been on my pool deck). Yes, Im not sure exactly where they hibernate but in deep leaf piles/under logs or other forest debri sounds about right. We have not fed it one bit of food, though, but we know it is eating something as there is occasionally frog poop on the windowsill right next to the rubber tree (and it hasnt croaked..pun intended). So, maybe the population of frogs at the plant nursery where the order came from has some sort of foreign pathogen your local frogs have not been exposed to and releasing the frog from your care could introduce that new disease. What other options do I have? So we have a tiny, Im guessing juvenile, grey tree frog. but all except one frog has died. Wow, you had a hidden hitchhiker! Usually this does not present a threat to your frog. Different feeders have different nutritional qualities. Could it be that hes trying to get use to his new surroundings? Im in Maryland and it has been very mild this fall but since weve been spoiling him for 8 months, I dont think its a good idea to release him (plus hes disabled). Good luck, Soil-type substrates like coco fiber or commercial amphibian substrates at pet stores often stick to frogs at first. Freezing temps starting tomorrow night. I just found an eastern gray tree frog on my bathroom floor after having hopped out of my fern which had spent the summer outside. I heat with a woodstove, so my house temps are generally between 40 52 degrees, but the walls and the countertop he seems to favor would be cooler at times. It sounds like you have everything set up well. The main components of the cage include a substrate, perches, and hide spots. Last summer I rescued more than fifty tadpoles getting cooked in a puddle on my pool cover. I need to know everything to do and to prepare for hibernation. I found a wild baby gray tree frog and keeped it as a pet how long before it will eat in my tank trying to feed small crickets to it please let me know as soon as possible. Also, is it safe to manipulate there enviroment so that they will change color? My other thought is that maybe the young frogs dont have enough food. Thanks, I have seen he come out on a rare occasion but now havent seen her again in days I dont want to keep moving everything out to dig for her but Im worried. Thanks so much for all the tree frog info you have posted! I realize that perhaps the heat pad attached to the terrarium is too warm for night time. Miraculously in the time it took to get a tank set up for these impromptu pets, only two had died. And am I feeding him the right stuff? The enclosure should smell fresh and organic, like a forest. She has never ever done anything like this before. Using a small light set on a timer is the best way to do this. (I live near Washington D.C so the possibilities are limited.) The vase is 13 inches tall. In this case, you might try switching to moist paper towels (and removing the heat pad) that are changed every couple days because it will be easier for the frog to locate food on this substrate. So, you could try adding a small heat lamp (probably just a 25-watt incandescent bulb would be enough but use a thermometer to measure the temperature directly under it) and see if the frogs behavior changes. I see that too with captive frogs. I would recommend leaving it for a few weeks and seeing what happens. Ideally, you should put some sort of light over the tank so there is a warmer area during the day for the frog to go to. Go with crickets or flightless fruit flies for newly morphed tree frogs. Is this something that I can allow occasionally, or should I keep him in the terrarium at all times despite his best Houdini-like efforts? It sounds like a lot of things might have been going on. On the other hand, if it starts to look skinny or thin you could put a 5-gallon bucket in the room near where the frog spends its time with a dozen small or medium size crickets inside of it (they shouldnt be able to jump out of the bucket) and the frog will likely find them at night. I accidentally unearthed a beautiful small to medium sized female grey tree frog. Opposite corner is all leaves and shade. If they mature at 2 years of age, how long will they live for as in captivity as a pet? Both waste types are then going out of the body through the cloacal opening. Sorry for replying to a random comment, I didnt know how to comment on my own. Are you interested in adding a White's Tree Frog to your family? Some males may not vocalize often in captivity, however, or you may not notice it if they call infrequently, and in that case it is difficult to tell. Eye problems are not uncommon with tree frogs. We currently (inadvertently) are raising over 500 tadpoles in our daughters pool in our backyard. A warm area that reaches the low or mid 80s is fine to provide too so long as the rest of the enclosure is not this hot. Dont know if the frog is eating or not, but the crickets are not around and he is still alive. Could this be a male practicing for when hes older? Usually this isnt a problem, but if the frog seems to be trying to jump through the glass it might injure itself. Hibernation involves the frog lowering its metabolism to a point where it uses very little energy. They should be about as long as the width of the frogs head. https://photos.app.goo.gl/AkY9vqYjMNivpJUl1. They What do I do? Gray tree frogs are occasionally available at pet stores. Or, maybe an unscreened window you keep open at night? Description. He showed interest but did not bite. They can probably help you in deciding which treatment is right for your frog. Frogs usually wont accept food that is not alive, or at least not moving, and it probably wont be interested in dried mealworms. Meaning, I am unsure how close it should be to the river. In January, my mom found a Gray Tree Frog on one of the house plants after bringing the plant in for the winter in October. Most soils sold for potting plants contain additives that are not safe for amphibians (for example, fertilizers or perlite) and the quality can vary from bag to bag. You can also add Repashy Super Pig a few times a month if you have it. The only other supplemental food source I can think of that you might have available would be earthworms sold for bait? My whites tree frog wont eat! I read that fruit flies would work, so I tried the flightless ones as they are rather small, but he wouldnt eat them. Any ideas on how to get them to eat other food besides crickets? Remember that gray tree frogs are nocturnal so they might not eat during the day or when the light is on. Dont handle it or open the enclosure except when needed. Males may call at night or after the enclosure is sprayed with water and their calls are fairly loud, but it is not something you will hear often and is usually an enjoyable behavior to observe. Another thing you can do to help is not disturb the frog. If you upload a photo of your setup somewhere else like Google Photos and link to it I am always happy to see how things look, and other people might like to see as well. I guess im most curious if this is normal, how long it is normal for, and the proper size of the crickets. I imagine the frogs will get on just fine but it will be interesting to see if anything is different this summer. At night, turn the light off and let the tank cool. Remember to use amphibian-safe water (not just straight tap water, treat it with a water conditioner first). What should I be feeding it and how often?Also, is there a way to determine the gender? Do you have particular vitamin/mineral supplements you recommend for tree frogs to put on or feed to their crickets? The problem is not that your gray tree frog will have trouble adjusting, I think it would do just fine if you let it go, but that it might introduce something foreign to your local amphibians. Sounds good. Second, I have two frogs. I was afraid he would Thanks Devin. Is this normal? They might also have earthworms and phoenix worms. AmphibianLife.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The water conditioner will neutralize chlorine and chloramines. It is not ideal but probably wont cause any serious harm as long as the substrate isnt sticking because it is dry. Ive had green tree frogs in the past but adopted these grays to study for a sculpture I was doing. I have 3 questions: The one Ive had for a while is definitely a male, and I know because he chirps sometimes. Sometimes in large enclosures they can have trouble finding food when small too so count how many you put in at night and then look in the morning to see how many were eating. So there are 2 crickets in there, and I hand feed her meal worms. Lisa. So I have two questions If you have any other tips or information you could share to help me keep her/him safe, happy and healthy, I would greatly appreciate it. I put this little critter in a 10 gal aquarium with one side having a UTH on a thermostat set at 80. Yes, it sounds like the little guy was probably just dehydrated. Most people will treat the frog with a broad-spectrum antibiotic and pray to god that it works. Should I just release him into the wild? Our frog frequently burrows half her body in at the base of the tree branch we have in there. Mealworms are an okay food to use infrequently but dont feed them often because they are not healthy. Great article on tree frogs. Is there anything I can do to help him survive? I bet you could feed 5-10 pill bugs at a time. One, Im wondering if it is normal for a grey free frog to shed its skin. Alternatively, if they are already frogs then you are good to go so long as they have not been in contact with pet frogs or fish and were collected nearby. Check the temperature. I guess one thing to consider is that they are nocturnal and during the day they shouldnt move much, or at all. As their name suggests, gray tree frogs are predominantly gray. Moving only to take a dip in their little pond at night. I asked a vet about it they recommended flushing it with saline. Gray tree frogs are nocturnal and during the day they sit in one spot, not moving. Can we keep them through the winter and will they change in the spring? I understand not wanting to release a dozen crickets into your house (I wouldnt either), but you also might not need to feed it if it has already been inside for several months and does not look skinny. I have two frogs in one tank, but one is not eating. Use a quality thermometer and move it around the enclosure in different areas to make sure it is not too cold. Note I live on a hill so their is no water puddles or lakes near by I cant let them go. Im pretty sure theyre grey or green tree frogs judging by the calls we heard from the male daddy. Like you suggest, probably it is eating the fruit flies or other bugs around the house. Thanks. My guess is the temperature in your house is changing with the seasons and even though it doesnt feel much colder to you the frog is sensing a change. Usually between three and six crickets per frog is enough.
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