[Zoodulcis]

Gosh, he blends right in! You could also call him CAMMO! 🤣 Seriously though, what does his name stand for?

[Zoodulcis]

Sounds like she had an osmotic imbalance and the forced bathing solved this. I think you may be right to pause any interventions for a while. Your new mister, when it arrives, may make a huge difference as well.

[Zoodulcis]

Well, you will know in a couple of months. The old flashlight trick will reveal all by the time he/she is 5 months old.

[Zoodulcis]

Well it’s different! Is he your first beardie?

[Zoodulcis]

That’s hilarious! He will get over it. Are you sure it’s a he?

[Zoodulcis]

He does look like he’s waiting for the caterer to arrive. What is the origin of his interesting name?

[Zoodulcis]

Sounds like at least a little progress has been made. I would continue the daily honey bath once a day, rather than twice, for the next few days. You might also consider a different food offering for now, like meal worms, super worms, or butterworms. Earthworms (purchased from a shop and not wild caught) might also temp her. Be sure to place them in a shallow dish, so she doesn’t ingest any substrate.

[Zoodulcis]

Finding a feces does indicate that the problem started after she went to her new home. It could be stress. Yes, forcing her to bathe can add to her stress. It is a fine line. She does need a bath to avoid dehydration, misting alone is not enough. If she sits in her bowl voluntarily that may be enough for a couple of days. Has she attempted to burrow yet?

[Zoodulcis]

He looks pretty pleased indeed. What have you decided to name him/her?

[Zoodulcis]

It’s not time to panic, but some concern is warranted and it’s good that you are being observant. Have you found any feces in her habit? If not, she may be constipated, a very common condition in newly acquired pacman frogs. If no feces have been produced, I recommend putting her in her bath twice a day and making her stay there for 20 minutes each time.
Add tsp of honey to the bath and dissolve well, then place her in it. This treatment may take a few days, but the results are often excellent. You might also want to reconsider the substrate. Although it is easy for her to burrow in, it is just the right size for frequent ingestion, which can result in impaction of the gut. This has the same symptoms as constipation, in that she will see bloated and uninterested in food. Does her skin seem clean and free of lesions? Did you get her from a reputable breeder?

[Zoodulcis]

I agree with Lajean. I personally prefer slate tiles. They are very attractive, easily sterilized and easy to install and remove for cleaning as needed.

[Zoodulcis]

Sounds like a predatory drive in her reptile brain that gets supercharged and takes a while to turn off. This does not sound to me like anything to be worried about. It does sound like something to accommodate, and just allow her some time to decompress. How old is she?

[Zoodulcis]

He/she sounds like a very fun pet. And patient too!! Are you certain at this point that Sandy is a he? If not, at least you won’t have to change the name 😊

[Zoodulcis]

Sounds like an awesome life. Are they related to each other? They look like they are the same age.

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Once Covid is no longer a thing, if ever, I just might do that.

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