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Recently one of my White's has developed a really bad nose sore from jumping at the screen--it's very frustrating because I don't know how to stop it...I have every side covered with a background except for the front where I access the cage for water changes, and lighting, I have plenty of plants and things for them to climb on, the temperature is fine, etc. I haven't had a problem until about 2 months ago, and I've had the frog for about 2 years...so I'm thinking about getting a reptarium where the screen cannot hurt the frogs, and can buy a huge one for them for a lot cheaper than a glass aquarium, and more fresh air circulating through. So I guess my only worry would be whether or not it would be stable enough for them...I'm worried that the nose injury is going to get infected--tomorrow I will be quarantining him into a hospital tank without substrate so nothing can get in and infect it, and I'm also applying a topical antibiotic on it daily. Any opinions are much appreciated!

Thanks.

The only problem with reptariums is that they are completly screened. And since whites are tree frogs there is no glass to climb on ( mine enjoy the glass). you may also have problems with the humidity and temps. but whatever you choose to do i hope it works out. and i hope the injury heals

I also thought about the fact that the sides wouldn't be very sturdy for them to climb on, but I would have lots of branches for them to climb on as a substitute...I would also like to use this opportunity to try and have some vines growing around the sides. I've also purchased an under tank heater which would help with the humidity ...especially because it's placed underneath some of the moist dirt...it's helped so far at least! And it is placed under the glass so the frogs don't get burnt. My last idea for the frogs would be to have some sort of hammock...like a lizard hammock placed in the corners...because I know some of my frogs like to sit in the corner, but for the most part they are laying on the branches or the snake plants...thanks for the input...just wanted to make sure I'm looking at this as an ok option for the frogs.

No problem, i'm glad it has helped. I've also thought of trying the lizard hammocks, but i never got around to it. Let us know how it goes. I have just one more comment, you mentioned you are using an under tank heater, you may want to consider using a low wattage heat bulb or ceramic heater b/c it is unnatural for tree frogs to seek heat on the ground. but i hope everything works out good luck

The under tank heater is actually placed underneath a hiding spot I have for the frogs...and it's really only used in winter just for a little bit more heat. I know 2 of my frogs like to sit under there during the summer, so I positioned the heater underneath it for a little warm nestling spot. The light I have starts from the top of the cage and shines down, so there's less heat towards/on the bottom, and they like to rest behind hollow tree caves or even on the ends of the plants...and the light isn't quite as hot in that spot, so there is heat coming from the top and rising from the bottom. It's not very big either, only like 3in x 3in. Plenty of places for them to sit in the heat or cool off...I also put them on a higher stand so it kind of creates the illusion of them being higher...but I do understand where you're coming from about them being arboreal and not really resting on the ground. I must say though, I am very excited to get this reptarium started! I just need to wait for the extra money to be available for me to do so. I love making my frogs happy and want a bigger cage for them (plus I must admit that I want to buy another frog and name it Mr. Frodo !!!)

Be sure to post pictures of the reptarium when it is set up and let us know how it is doing...good luck

My White's had the same problem when I first purchased him from the pet store. I talked to a reptile dude that worked there and he told me to just simply use neosporin. I put it on his nose three times each day using a q-tip. It tended to stay on fairly well as White's are usually not very active during the day. Within 3 weeks his nose sore was fully healed.

Thanks for the tip on healing the nose...I've been putting just a triple antibiotic ointment and it seems to get better when I do put it on at least twice a day. It's usually rubbed off by morning and it looks like a water droplet is on the tip of his nose, so I don't know if that's a sign it's healing, or if the wound is just kind of seeping some sort of fluid. Hopefully it will continue to get better...I've been gone for the past 10 days and I don't believe the person taking care of my frogs has taken up the task of putting the ointment on...if I can continue with the triple antibiotic ointment I would do so...but do you recommend that I should switch over to the Neosporin? This post is a little old so I will continue with what I've been doing until I get a possible reply...thank you!