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dumpy frog

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Question
hasn't eaten since I got him 4 days ago?  What can I do?

Answer
Hi Cindy, It's not at all unusual for them not to eat for several days after a major change of environment, just give him a bit more time to settle in. Four days is no where near the worry stage yet! Make sure his temperatures are adequate, he should have a warm area of about 85 F. Warmth boosts their metabolism and their appetite. I would put off handling him until this adjustment period is over. Dumpys also go through a bit of a winter slowdown where their appetites decrease somewhat.