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Thinking about getting another whites....
Sence my last whites, Melon passed away almost five months ago now, I feel that I may be ready to get myself another whites. Or maybe even two.... I want to ask this; can someone tell me EVERYTHING that a whites will need in their cage. I don’t want anything to go wrong, I want everything to go perfect! Tellme what every dumpty’s dream cage would have in it.... :) I heard that most people on here are using bed-a-beast. Can I too use this? My last dumpty died due to a swelling on his back lgs, and he would not eat. I think he may have been sick when we got him, I don’t know.... When I do end up getting another froggie, I think I may purchase him at Petco.... this is the only place to get whites were I live.... Thanks!! Emma |
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| 05/08/08 04:37pm |
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Mrs. froggie View Profile |
Message To: Mrs. froggie In reference to Message Id: 1729453 Thinking about getting another whites....
When you post a pic of your setup, tell me EVERYTHING that you have in your whites cage, the size.. :) Thanks everyone!! P.S. I am now pumped about getting another whites, they are awsome to watch and so much fun! |
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| 05/08/08 05:16pm |
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Whitie View Profile |
Message To: Mrs. froggie In reference to Message Id: 1729453 Thinking about getting another whites....
Put a layer of gravel (aquarium gravel) rinsed well on the bottom. Approximately 1 inch to 2 inch deep. Next put a layer of Eco Earth or Bed a Beast on top of the gravel. Approximately 2 to 3 inches deep. With your hand pack down the Eco Earth/bed a beast so it will stick together and not stick to your frog. If you would like to plant live plants I suggest pothos they are very easy to grow and grow fairly quickly. Be sure to rinse them well, both sides of leaves and roots, this is to get rid of any fertilizer or pesticides. You can just stick them in the Eco earth/Bed a beast and they will grow. Either buy or find some thick branches to go across and diagonal in the tank for climbing. If you find them bake them in the oven at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes, that will take care of any insects that could be in them. I like to pull the bark off the branches before baking, I think they are a lot smoother on the frogs skin and they look nicer. Make sure the branches you find are not from an area they may have been sprayed for bugs. If you end up getting two frogs make sure your water dish is big enough for them both to sit in. I find mine like to sit together in the water sometimes. I know you know from before treat your water or use bottled water. Make sure the water is not to deep for them. You can also put a rock in the dish for them to sit on. Most important, get gauges for the temp and humidity, let the tank sit for a week or 2 to make sure you have the right temp and humidity. Temp day time should be 80 to 82. It can vary a little. Night time temp should be 70 to 75. Again that can vary a little. Humidity should be between 50 to 60. If you are going to buy 2 frogs, try and buy them at the same time from the same place so you won’t have to quarantine them from each other. Some people like to set up a small tank, before putting them in the big tank, to watch them closely when they first get them. If you want to do that, and they are babies. Set up a 10 gal. with plain white paper towels on the bottom, put a couple of hides and a branch in there for them. You can watch their progress a little easier this way. You can see how much they are eating and you can see their pooh better to make sure it is normal. You will still need some type of heat for them. For babies I like to try and keep temp around 85 day and night. For either tank make sure you have a warm side and a cool side. Water being on the cool side. Also remember these are pets, but not pets to handle and play with. Only handle when you need to. Like for taking pics or cleaning the tank, and to inspect them. Be sure to wash and rinse hands well before handling, and your hands should be damp. Ok, I’m getting tired now, if I left anything out, please someone help me out. lol Let us know, what you end up doing Emma. |
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| 05/08/08 08:10pm |
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Mrs. froggie View Profile |
Message To: Whitie In reference to Message Id: 1729746 Thinking about getting another whites....
I don’t think you left anything out... ;) I have a question; do they need an light. If so, can it just be an reagular house bulb, or do they NEED a UVB light? Please don’t tell me the spefic type and everything, I get so confused! :) I am planning to buy some drift wood from petco or somthing, but if I find a really cool thick branch that I like outside than I will use this instead I may be only getting one whites, for right now... The whites at petco are around 9 or so months. They have, I liknk, four in stock. What does a good healthy whites look like? I want to make sure to pick the right one! :) Thanks again!! |
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| 05/09/08 07:05am |
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MacinMan View Profile |
Message To: Mrs. froggie In reference to Message Id: 1730059 Thinking about getting another whites....
A healthy white’s will be a good round size no bones showing, no discoloration on the skin check the belly and the legs especially make sure there are no sores etc. they will be fairly active a lot of times in pet stores the frogs will be asleep on the back of the tank, this is a good sign it’s true, not all white’s climb, but not climbing can possibly indicate sickness too. it take experience to really know the difference in some cases Hope I haven’t left anything major out, but I am short on time. |
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| 05/09/08 07:19am |
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Whitie View Profile |
Message To: Mrs. froggie In reference to Message Id: 1730059 Thinking about getting another whites....
I have 3 different bulbs on my tank, but it is a 55 gal long, so there is a lot more space to heat. Also my house is a block house so it stays cool. I have a kitchen light (like you would see used over a kitchen sink) Florescent long tube type, that lays on top of the tank for my plants, it doesn’t give off much heat, but is great for plants. You want to make sure the light is blocked a little with live plants or fake, so the frogs are not sitting right under the bright light. I use a moon light and a red heat light at night to keep temps up a little and I can see in the tank to watch the frogs hunt. Be sure to get the gauges, first! You can get the less expensive ones at Walmart in the hardware department. Make sure you wash and clean/bake everything. NO SHORT CUTS! As far as a healthy looking frog, look at it closely. Make sure there are no sores, no discoloring. Look at the stomach and the under neath part of the legs. They should be a little pink, but not red. If the frog struggles to get away that is a good sign too. Although wtfs are fairly calm frogs you want it to resist you a little to see that it is strong. This may help you but it does not guarantee a healthy frog. When you get the frog home, put it in the tank and leave it alone. Throw in 3 to 4 crickets. Sit back and look at it from afar. Give it some privacy by covering 3 sides of the tank with paper,trash bag, or aquarium back ground. Don’t be getting into the tank for anything but to replace the water and feeding. I hoped this helped, I answered you in a hurry I am home on my lunch break, I will ck in later this evening.   |
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| 05/09/08 01:35pm |
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Mrs. froggie View Profile |
Message To: Whitie In reference to Message Id: 1730315 Thinking about getting another whites....
Next time I go to petco, I will browse through the frog isle. Hopefully there will be a cute baby whites looking for a home!! :) BTW, the petco whites are all babys..... What type of gauges do I get? The circle kind, or digital? What are the temps again; Day and Night...? Thanks again! I can’t wait to go buy my new froggie, whites are always fun frogs!! |
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| 05/09/08 03:19pm |
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MacinMan View Profile |
Message To: Mrs. froggie In reference to Message Id: 1730386 Thinking about getting another whites....
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| 05/09/08 05:53pm |
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