My gray tree frog is blue and lifeless! I was gone for 5 days and my room-mate was supposed to be replentishing the frog's food and water. I just now got home and found my frog blue, looking a little smaller, and appearing dead. She was in the "perching position" next to her EMPTY waterdish. I can't get ahold of my room-mate to determine whether or not the water was replaced/refilled as it should have been. There are a few crickets hopping around so I know she didn't starve. All habitat conditions are normal except for the water. Is it possible she got confused during this cold weather and decided to hibernate? I've read they turn blue when they do. Does anyone know how long these little creatures can survive without water? If they turn blue when they die? Or perhaps any way to distinguish between hibernation-mode and death? Please help!
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Help!
chasemn
Dec 22, 2006 09:16 PM
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rrrragdoll
Dec 25, 2006 10:36 PM
They need water everyday.
I would warm the temp up in the tank a little above the normal range and keep it dark. If you are able to sit the frog in warm water (obviously treated water) making sure it does not get its head under. Do this several times a day or at least misting it.
They can go days without food, but not without water.
