Why cant my new green tree frog stick to the tank walls properly?

[laurynholly]

My new little froggy wont stick to the tank walls properly. Whenever he tries to he slides down the wall slowly to the ground and i think it's stressing him out. The temperature in the tank is about 70- 75 degrees. Does anyone know why this might be a problem for him?


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[Cliygh and Mia 2]

I heard that Metabolic bone disease (MBD) makes tree-frogs and other climbing frogs not be able to climb properly, which I have experience in. Have you been dusting your feeders or supplying UVB? Also, how big is the tank, and are there any other things we should know about? This would help if you filled this out:


QUESTIONS

1----what 'kind' of frog is it ( what species)
2----please include a photo of the frog
3----Please include a photo of the frog's current enclosure
4----size of enclosure ( W" x D" x H" )
5----# on inhabitants - ( if there is another frog --- is there a size difference ? )
6----has or was the frog kept with a different species or with any other tank mate
7----is there a new tank mate----was the new tank mate quarantined
8----what is the typical humidity level
9----what temperature is maintained
10---what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
11---describe the enclosure lighting ( very specifically)
12---describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
13---what kind of water is used
-----for misting
-----for the frog's soaking dish
-----is de-chlorinator used / what brand
14---material(s) used for substrate - be very specific
15---enclosure set up:
-----if recent - describe how the enclosure was cleaned
-----plants( live or artificial) if artificial plants are used are they plastic or fabric
-----describe wood, bark , and background materials
16---when is the last time the frog ate
17---have you found poop lately
18---how often is the frog fed
19---what size feeder is given
20---what other feeders are used as treats
21---what is the frog's main food source
22---do feeders roam free in the enclosure or is the frog bowl fed
23---vitamins - what brand and how often
24---calcium - what brand and how often
25---was the frog without calcium for any period of time
26---approximate age of the frog
27---how long have you owned the frog
28---who cared for the frog before you
29---is the frog wild caught or captive bred
30---how often the frog is handled -- are gloves used ( what kind of gloves)
31---is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
30---has or was the frog properly quarantined (yes or no)
-----for how long
32---has the frog been treated with any medication:
-----for what
-----name of medication
-----for how long
-----what dose
-----was medication prescribed by a herp vet

And I hope your frog gets much better soon, keep us updated!

[laurynholly]

I cant include a photo right now of the frog but i just got him yesterday so i haven't fed him yet but i have crickets and calcium powder ready for him. Right now hes in a exo terra nano tank but i plan on upgrading him to a 10 gallon tank asap. There are no other frogs in the tank. The store i bought him from had him in a tank of a similar size of the nano and he was sticking to the wall perfectly then. Im using a heat pad underneath the tank to heat the tank because the light that i tried to use made it to hot. The heat pad keeps the tank at 70-75 degrees F which i can turn up or down using a dial that the heat pad is plugged into. The humidity is at about 70-80. I learned last night not to mist and give them tap water so ill be only using distilled water from now on. Im using moss as a substrate and there is an artificial plant and a artificial log in there for him to hide and climb. Thats really the only information i can give since i just purchased the frog. He pooped when i was taking him home but i think he was just stressed.


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[Fingolfin]

You still have not said what species it is, which is pretty important. 10 gallons is pretty small for any tree frog, and most frogs in general.

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[laurynholly]

Im pretty sure it's just and american green tree frog.


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[Fingolfin]

Alright, in my experience, green tree frogs have trouble sticking to glass if the glass is wet, and they will slide down. If your glass has a lot of condensation on the glass, this may be a reason on your froggy not sticking. If the glass is not wet, it is probably a problem with the frog, and not the enclosure. Hope this helps!

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[laurynholly]

Yeah the tank walls were pretty wet the other day cause i misted down the whole thing and then i wiped the glass when i realized he wasnt sticking. He was hopping around and was in his water dish a few times so maybe his body was just to wet to stick. I wanted to keep him in that little tank because it cost me $60 and i never got to use it but i guess he definitely needs a bigger tank. Do you know any animals that can stay in those little nano tanks for there whole lives. Im not sure the exact dimensions but it's pretty small.


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[laurynholly]

And im assuming it's the glass thats the problem because at the store he was sticking perfectly


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[laurynholly]

This is how he was when i got home from school today. Im thinking he just needed some time to adjust and learn his new environment.


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[Hyperinchrist]

I have some whites that don't stick to glass. Then others have to have cleaned off glass, and not too hot.


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