Do white tree frogs need live food?

Do white tree frogs need live food?

Feed your White’s tree frogs a diet primarily of live crickets. Other live foods can include insecticide-free moths, beetles, cockroaches, grasshoppers, and earthworms. Offer smaller frogs three-week-old crickets roughly every two to three days, and feed juveniles daily.

Do frogs need live crickets?

All adult frogs need a regular diet of fresh insects; some frog species also need small vertebrates (think pinkie mice) and/or fish to stay healthy. You can buy live reptile food at your local pet store to feed your frog, or you can raise your own crickets to cut down on cost.

Do white tree frogs get lonely?

To answer the original poster, frogs aren’t social animals, except under very specific conditions (breeding for example). So no, they don’t get lonely.

How long can white tree frogs go without food?

A baby or juvenile will be probably be safe for a week or two probably longer without food. An Adult could probably go well over a month. As long as your frog was well fed before, it’ll be able to withstand quite a famine!

Can you feed white tree frogs dead crickets?

Typically wild frogs and even young captive bred frogs simply won’t accept dead food as it is not moving and therefore doesn’t seem like food. I don’t see a problem in feeding dead crickets if the frog is tong trained and understands that they are still food and as long as the crickets were previously healthy.

Do white tree frogs have to eat crickets?

When it comes to live foods, White’s treefrogs aren’t very picky. They’ll eat a varied menu, from silkworms to mealworms, crickets to moths, pinkie mice to smaller frogs.

What can I feed my white tree frog?

Feeding and Diet In the wild, White’s Tree Frogs are insectivorous and will eat insects, arachnids and other invertebrates. They will occasionally catch and consume smaller amphibians or even small rodents. In captivity, they should be fed a diet of crickets, roaches and/or mealworms 2-3 times weekly.

Why is my white tree frog not eating?

Re: White’s tree frog not eating You definitely want it warmer in the daytime and a few degrees less at night. You could bump it up that way, but be sure to monitor it carefully and also make sure humidity doesn’t drop too low.

What do I do if my white tree frog won’t eat?

Re: My whites tree frog won’t eat Try giving him a nice lukewarm (80’F) soak in a mixture of 1\% plain, clear pedialyte to 10\% distilled or dechlorinated water. Have him soak about 15 minutes. The warm water will help to hydrate him and hopefully get him to poop. It will also provide some electrolytes.

How do I make my whites tree frog happy?

Tips

1. Give your frog lots of space to climb.
2. If you do not have time to spray the cage several times a day, consider buying an automatic one.
3. Adult white’s should get a variety of foods including small fish (minnows) and occasionally (every few months) a pinky (baby mouse)
4. Keep their water clean.

How many crickets do I feed my white tree frog?

Adult frogs can be fed 3-4 large crickets or similarly sized insect 2-3 times weekly. Juvenile frogs should be fed on a daily basis, but in smaller quantities. Obesity is a common problem in captive White’s tree frogs, but can be avoided by not feeding too often or too much.

Do white tree frogs need water?

Frogs don’t really drink — they hydrate themselves through their skin, so always have a large water dish available for your frogs to soak in. White’s Tree Frogs will soak in the water dish when they need the extra water, and they will often defecate in the water dish, too. Use bottled water or dechlorinated tap water.

Can white tree frogs eat crickets?

Crickets remain a leading feeder choice for most amphibian pet owners. They can be eaten by most exotic pets. This is due to them being very nutritious with loads of protein and good water content, to aid with hydration. They are also smaller and not as aggressive as other insects, making them an ideal meal for your white tree frog.

How much food do white tree frogs eat?

The amount of food your frog needs will vary somewhat, but keep in mind that White’s tree frogs tend toward having obesity issues, so do not overfeed. As a very general guideline, feed large frogs (greater than three inches long) a few large crickets every two to three days, adjusting based on the frog’s activity and body condition.

Can you get a white tree frog as a pet?

Choosing Your White’s Tree Frog. As with any exotic pet, White’s tree frogs bred in captivity are safer options, since frogs caught in the wild may not handle captivity well. They may also have parasites or other infections. Reptile shows and online breeders are a good place to start looking for your new pet.

What is the problem with the white tree frogs?

Common Health Problems. The most serious threat to the White’s tree frog’s health is a disease known as chytridiomycosis, which is caused by the chytrid fungus. This fatal disease can spread quickly in the wild and has caused a large decline in the amphibian population.