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Jpf18 View Profile |
Pacman wont eat.
Anyway I have rosies and a few pinkies and he shows no interest in them when I dangle them with tongs in front of his face or rub them on his mouth (after I unburrow his face/mouth a little) . I even tried a superworm from my leopard gecko. The guy I bought him from said he ate a pinkie mouse before I got him and he pooped. He also pooped for me a couple days ago. So this will be like a week and a few days he hasnt eaten or shown any interest in food. |
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| 04/06/08 05:30pm |
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JackAsp View Profile |
Message To: Jpf18 In reference to Message Id: 1691915 Pacman wont eat.
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| 04/07/08 12:26am |
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Hoppy View Profile |
Message To: JackAsp In reference to Message Id: 1692551 Pacman wont eat.
I’m with Jack.... Sounds like a settling period stress... Give him time.... Is the tank set up the same as with the other owner? Sometimes putting things familiar helps...like a favorite rock etc.. Frogs don’t like change but if healthy usually settle in with time.... HOPPY |
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| 04/07/08 07:41am |
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Jpf18 View Profile |
Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1692737 Pacman wont eat.
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| 04/07/08 11:23am |
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Hoppy View Profile |
Message To: Jpf18 In reference to Message Id: 1692876 Pacman wont eat.
Has he settled in yet?...Keep us posted.. On your trip home try not change your routine upon arrival for a few days till he’s used to the new noises etc... His tank for sure leave as much as you can the same.... all helps.. You can always change later.. HOPPY |
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| 04/10/08 07:34am |
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Jpf18 View Profile |
Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1697293 Pacman wont eat.
I was worried it was a tad bit cold (the dorm rooms thermostat says 70, but feels more like mid to high 60s) so I moved the heat pad to the bottom corner instead of that corners side. Its under a part he typically doesn’t use, and the waterbowl covers some of it, so I dont think he’ll burrow into it and it be a problem. |
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| 04/10/08 01:00pm |
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Hoppy View Profile |
Message To: Jpf18 In reference to Message Id: 1697545 Pacman wont eat.
No.....You did the right thing.... You definately couldn’t of left him wet that could possibly make him ill.... The heat pad could be risky.... Could you possibly put a rock over that particular spot?.... Depends on the kind your using...some are very low wattage (says right on the cord)... I have several here that I use that are 8 watts to 13 watts... exo terra desert type. Though these get hot the frogs seem to know and I do protect the area with something like rocks or wood.... Pacman though burrow more than the tree frogs I own. Did he have the mat with the other owner? If its really a worry maybe get a lamp with an infrared light instead of the mat.... You still want a cool/warm side to the tank as much as you can.... Most do well around the 75f mark.... So if its 70f in the room it would be a little cooler still in the tank. Probably fine once settled but it could make a difference right now for sure if he’s under the weather... Don’t loose hope..he may start eating anytime.. They can go a long period especially an adult pacman. Just another thought...Is it possible the last owner was feeding him pinkies or mice monthly?.... Many owners feed them with huge spaces between feedings and then a big fatty meal... Can you tell if dipping in the water at night? HOPPY |
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| 04/11/08 07:49am |
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JackAsp View Profile |
Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1698602 Pacman wont eat.
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| 04/11/08 02:51pm |
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Jpf18 View Profile |
Message To: JackAsp In reference to Message Id: 1698996 Pacman wont eat.
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| 04/11/08 04:07pm |
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Hoppy View Profile |
Message To: Jpf18 In reference to Message Id: 1699126 Pacman wont eat.
Ok.....The mini is only the 8 watts its the ex-small..... Still be careful...maybe put a rock. Or Jacks idea above is great to use a dimmer if your good with electrical.. Just to let you know I have a mini in with my gecko in his cave area.... So its warm enough and glass does get hot....... I’m so glad he got food.... That will keep him going for awhile.... I wouln’t bother him now for a week or so and just see if he settles in... Though he finally ate I’m not sure irritating him in this manner is a good thing. It goes towards stress reasons and could do more damage than good so you be in control of these situations. I’ve seen how cruel some can be in dorms etc.... So watch him.... (Not saying that this is what happened but it would of been more comforting had you been there) If ever your concerned on this you can put a suitcase strap or bike strap and then padlock it.... In this way, they at least can’t be poking him....Even if you never actually see it you may have sense that this is happening. Hope this helps..... Even when a frog is forced food with a popsickle stick it doesn’t mean his survival....its actually more damaging. If it had been a month..force feeding is a possibility but is frowned upon in the industry. Frogs for self healing etc don’t eat....With human interference we can be damaging the natural processes.... Stressed frogs can go dormant/coma like to control internal issues like parasites from over taking etc... adding food can upset the parasite control. It should only be used as last resort.... It must be said that most frogs will eat when conditions are correct... meaning that their habitat is ideal. Many that are moved from one house to another must be looked at like removing him from the envioronment he has ever known firstly and secondly that its no different in stress than removing him from his home.... I have seen frogs force fed drop dead without so much as the owners awareness that he was ill besides not eat.... HOPPY |
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| 04/14/08 08:05am |
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Jpf18 View Profile |
Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1702582 Pacman wont eat.
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| 04/23/08 12:23am |
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Jpf18 View Profile |
Message To: Jpf18 In reference to Message Id: 1713071 Pacman wont eat.
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| 04/23/08 02:21pm |
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Hoppy View Profile |
Message To: Jpf18 In reference to Message Id: 1713490 Pacman wont eat.
The mucus stuff in his water is most likely shed.....that is normal.... Most frogs shed in private they remove the top layer of skin like a snake. They shed as they grow and to renew their skin. Its also a cleansing like if he was ridding toxins or medication as its a toxin to him.. As far as the waste goes..... No don’t worry right now on him not passing waste. Some frogs take a long time to pass waste (up to a month I don’t worry upon eating well).... Others like with young frogs use up every amount of fat and protein to grow so pass very little waste or none that can be found. If he was eating right You would expect him to pass waste in a couple of weeks or before usually. Some though as said above even up to a month. After that point I suggest intervening but only with a mild laxative.... So keep me posted..... Lets get him eating first...... HOPPY |
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| 04/24/08 04:19pm |
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Jpf18 View Profile |
Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1714913 Pacman wont eat.
It also convinced my girlfriend that she wanted to keep feeding him crickets instead of pinkies, so I’m really happy about that. |
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| 04/25/08 10:06am |
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Hoppy View Profile |
Message To: Jpf18 In reference to Message Id: 1715820 Pacman wont eat.
Hey better to overreact than not at all..lol They are something to watch hunt..lol I’m glad he’s ok.... (Try to keep from making him hiss at anyone though....sign of stress and displeasure)... You want a happy frog that learns to trust not be tormented.... Crix are a great first food (most frogs are raised on them).... You can try to add other food stuffs once he is not stressed and settled. Once they trust they will try everything and you will understand his habits... HOPPY |
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| 04/26/08 09:19am |
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Jpf18 View Profile |
Message To: Hoppy In reference to Message Id: 1716767 Pacman wont eat.
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| 04/26/08 01:20pm |
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