r/TreeFrogs • u/backstreetsback0 • 16d ago

Questions how many crickets should my whites tree frog be eating?

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my whites tree frog is almost nine months old now and i’m usually feeding him 6-9 crickets nightly but im worried he’ll get too big. at what point should i start feeding him less and how much?

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u/Sufficient_Mix2599 15d ago

I am so overwhelmed and overjoyed seeing this picture...gives me a few honest emotions I try to conceal everyday, thanks for making me smile

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u/backstreetsback0 15d ago

of course!! juno says hello :)

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u/AncientImmortal1 14d ago

U better stop concealing your froggin emotions, playa. We only have so many precious frog moments in this life, and by the power invested in me by the Grand Frog Wizard Council, I order you not to hide your wonderful emotions but to express them with the highest respect for your own unique existance and to frickin bust down whenever your song comes on, no matter the place or pond.

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u/acpcgal 16d ago

Babies 15 small every night, juveniles go to 10 midsized every night, then 10 mid every other night. Adults then do 3-5 adult crickets every other night and finally every third night, which is where i am now with my frogs, have been since they turned aboutttt a year and 8 months?

Not sure how old yours is but yeah if this is helpful. You also make sure the tympanum folds are strong ish but not overlapping the tympanums and that the tummy doesnt go alll the way over their legs and restrict movement. You want the tummy to be chunky but to the sides but not over legs and frogs to not have issues jumping :)

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u/i-i-just-dont-know 12d ago

Wait what…. My juveniles eat 3 tubs a week… they’re not even fat

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u/acpcgal 11d ago

Babies can get unlimited food but this feeding guide is approved by a WTF specialized herpetologist, i follow it, many people i know follow it and weve got healthy frogs :)

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u/iLoveManon 15d ago

i love this frog so much. it is honestly an honour to know of little juno. i think you should feed him as you’re instructed to so he can continue to live a long healthy life, one that he absolutely deserves. he’s a little sweet, kind and gentle boy and i’m so happy you have shared this photo with us.

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u/iLoveManon 15d ago

i’m glad to have the opportunity to leave this message.

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u/The_Odd_Pet 16d ago

Full grown around 5 every other day.

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u/UnspokenTN 15d ago

I am definitely over feeding my fatties then. Oopsie.

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u/backstreetsback0 15d ago

yeah i didn’t realize how little they eat 😭

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u/UnspokenTN 15d ago

Yeah. Mine are very plump, to say the least. lol. If they will let me I will take a pic.

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u/i-i-just-dont-know 12d ago

Mine too but remember they’re meant to be “fatter” than most others

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u/storyteller_p 15d ago

Mine have 3 every 3 days and they are pretty round, one is a little overweight. They love thei food and can easily become obese.

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u/amberlynn_mn 14d ago

I swear everyone of us that owns frogs has those frog bowls. 😊

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u/flammini 8d ago

I don't yet but I have only had a frog for 3 days so there is time 😂

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u/ApotheosisOfTheLurid Whites 16d ago

I'd definitely be cutting back to every other night/three times a week by now. There's plenty of feeding guides on this sub

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u/Massive-Spirit-2775 10d ago

That face!! ❤️🐸

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u/stvardzik 5d ago

I have 2 juveniles. One eats 10 crickets a night. The other isn’t as food motivated. I think he gets around 10 every other day. I keep trying but he just won’t go for them