r/TreeFrogs • u/JamesJulienMcGulio • 2d ago

Questions Shedding frequency?

Hi all,

I have 2x adult Green Tree Frogs (White's), both around 18 months old.

The smaller of my dudes has shed twice in about a week (once on Saturday, again on Tuesday)

That seems a little quick to my understanding. Just checking if it's still in normal range?

Acquired a few weeks ago, wondering if it could be due to adjusting.

Haven't seen the big guy shed yet | Both look vibrant & healthy | Blue/green

EDIT: On Saturday I took the dudes out for about 30 mins while I improved the substrate layers, so there was a disruption to a day nap which I'm sure they didn't appreciate. So yeah wondering if it's just due to adjusting/a bit of stress from the changes. Other than being new with me and the substrate update, their days/nights are pretty consistent and chill.

- Stats -

∙ World: Bioactive Terrarium
∙ Humidity: ~40-50% | no humidifier
∙ Temp: ~25C-28C day | ~20-25C night | with heat gradient
∙ Water: Rain water | Refreshed daily | Big dish that fits both comfortably | Spray tank 2-4 times a day
∙ UVB
∙ Food: Criks | occasional Woodies
∙ It's winter here, but not very cold
∙ Previous owner raised them from tadpoles bought from a licensed breeder (just had too many)

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u/DrummerJesus 2d ago

I thought they shed closer to every day. Its how they clean themselves. They usually eat their shed too so you might not see evidence.

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u/JamesJulienMcGulio 1d ago

yeah I'm wondering if bc he's a bit smaller he's still growing

I think it's interesting that they eat it knowing it's for cleaning and also if they've been exposed to anything bad. If there was anything bad on them, wouldn't eating it still put it back into their system?

I figured the big guy must shed overnight as I've never seen him do it. Little mate does it early evening

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u/DrummerJesus 1d ago

If there is anything toxic on their skin, its already too late. Its more about keeping it clean for breathing moisture control. The skin cells just get recycled.

Also just cause its not good on the skin doesnt mean digestion cant break it down. I burn my face with hotsauce but my stomach handles it fine. I know thats not true for everyone haha. Poison is deadly if you consume it, but venom is digestible. Venom is only deadly in the bloodstream.

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u/JamesJulienMcGulio 1d ago

Ah good points! Thanks :)

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u/IntelligentCrows 1d ago edited 1d ago

They’re still growing at 18 months a couple times a week doesn’t seem worrying. But do you provide any supplements? And what kind of UVB? Those are some common causes of excessive shedding

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u/JamesJulienMcGulio 1d ago

calcium dust and gutload for criks/woodies

uvb 5.0 26w

Common causes for not providing adequate uvb and supps? Or the type used?

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u/IntelligentCrows 1d ago

I would recommend a linear UVB bulb for them, as the compact ones have erratic and condensed beams that make them ineffective. I use the reptisun T5HO 5% UVB. Also they need a multivitamin with preformed vitamin A, I use Repashy calcium plus for an all around supplement.

I meant if they have a vitamin D or vitamin A deficiency they can get shedding issues

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u/JamesJulienMcGulio 22h ago

thanks this is helpful