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I found some pacific tree frog tadpoles right at the beginning of the lockdown, and brought them home as a project to keep myself and my kids busy. They’re doing great, with most of them out of the water now, and as I’ve only used water and foods from the wetland I collected them from, I plan to set most of them free where I found them.
However, one unlucky fellow got one of his rear legs nipped off when he was still pretty small. I was hoping it would grow back, but it did not, and now I have a three-legged tree frog. I feel bad, and I’d feel worse releasing him to be someone’s easy lunch, so I think I’ve inherited a long-term friend.
He’s come out of the water just fine, but seems a bit clumsy and is having a hard time catching fruit flies. Any tips on making sure he gets enough to eat? Tips in general would be great, actually, as I’m more of a reptile person and pretty new to frogs.
However, one unlucky fellow got one of his rear legs nipped off when he was still pretty small. I was hoping it would grow back, but it did not, and now I have a three-legged tree frog. I feel bad, and I’d feel worse releasing him to be someone’s easy lunch, so I think I’ve inherited a long-term friend.
He’s come out of the water just fine, but seems a bit clumsy and is having a hard time catching fruit flies. Any tips on making sure he gets enough to eat? Tips in general would be great, actually, as I’m more of a reptile person and pretty new to frogs.