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My chubby frog won't eat. Could it be the temperature? What to do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Amphibian | Unknown - Amphibian | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 18 days old

Hi, i have an emergency, I have a chubby frog, (Asian painted bullfrog) He used to have a HUGE appetite and ate so much all the time, and starting a month in a half ago his appetite decreased significantly and by 1 month ago he completely stopped eating i tried EVERYTHING, I read oh it may be tempature, and his environment is quite cold, so I decided to move him to a warm environment and he froze up got stiff and looked horrible. So today I force fed him calcium powder & water. What can I do???

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 19th, 2018

Clean and sanitize the tank. Replace ALL the substrate with fresh organic topsoil or coco fiber. Do not use vermiculite or perlite. Avoid gravel, sand or wood chips. Ideal temperature ranges between 68F and 78F with the cooler end reserved for nighttime. Mist the cage several times weekly to maintain humidity. Provide a water bowl and clean it daily. Soak him in a tepid (75F) 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will provide warmth and hydration. A cold frog will not eat. Afterwards, offer live food. Something with a lot of movement like nightcrawlers or mealworms. If he still doesn't eat, have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles and amphibians.

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