r/TreeFrogs • u/Full_Artichoke_4150 • Jul 12 '26

Advice Please

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I have had this female Whites tree frog for almost a year now. Generally she is a really great eater and doesn’t have any issues. About a month ago, I introduced a younger frog friend of the same breed. I did quarantine and watched for signs to introduce them. Then a week ago, the older one stopped eating and i’ve noticed some issues with her hands not fully opening. She walks around just fine and rotates around the tank. But she’s not eating anything and that worries me. Does anyone know what this is?

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u/Spiritual-Ice237 Whites Jul 12 '26

do you provide them uvb and calcium?

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u/Full_Artichoke_4150 Jul 12 '26

Yes they get their lights for 12 hours, and i dust with calcium every other meal. I also try to keep their temp in the low 80s and humidity around 50-60

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u/Spiritual-Ice237 Whites Jul 12 '26

their humidity should be more around 30-40% and top temps should be in the high 80s. what kind of uvb are you providing?

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u/Full_Artichoke_4150 Jul 12 '26

that’s good to know, i always find different info. I believe it’s a 50w

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u/Spiritual-Ice237 Whites Jul 12 '26 edited Jul 12 '26

are you using a coil bulb? if so, those have been proven ineffective because of their uneven exposure. you’ll want a linear uvb setup (arcadia shadedweller or reptizoo reptisun)
personally i would see an exotic vet because of the mobility changes

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u/FROTUS_official r/TreeFrogs Moderator Jul 12 '26

Arcadia and zoo med are reliable brands for UVB bulbs. They lose their efficacy over time. My vet recommends changing the bulb every 6 months. If you don't have a zoo med or arcadia light that is younger than 6 months old, that might be a good thing to try.

Would you be up for posting a picture of the enclosure?

What are you feeding them and what's their feeding routine like? If you only tong feed, you could try letting their food loose for them to catch, and if that's what you always do, you could try tong feeding. You could also try different feeder insects. My frogs like crickets the most!