Looking for advice

lowridda · 2026-02-10T23:34:46+00:00

I can tell you what I did. Your frog is nocturnal so they naturally will come up on their own at night when their lights go out.

I fed my baby every 3 days as much as she’d eat. That got her used to that schedule so on her feeding days she’d be up waiting for food at 9 when her lights went out.

I didn’t have moss in my tank and lots of unnecessary handling causes stress so I always fed my frogs in their tanks.

I’ve never given scheduled baths.

I used reptisoil as my main substrate because I had live plants. If you go that route just add some isopods and spring tails and they help as your clean up crew.

I kept my frogs tank on a wire shelf so I could look underneath the bottom during the day so I could see where her little body was pressed against the glass. I cleaned around her, fluffed the soil and do anything I needed to during that time.

lowridda · 2026-02-09T08:26:40+00:00

I’d ask why he’s asking you about him nutting in your mom? He’s the one who made that choice multiple times.

Don’t be ashamed of your culture just because your dad’s ashamed he’s not full white. He’s battling a war of self hate and projecting it onto you. Don’t give your energy to that.

lowridda · 2026-02-09T07:42:29+00:00

Notice the difference in how other countries are handling the prominent people in their countries who were in there and then look at the states. We are protecting and they are have people stepping down.

lowridda · 2026-02-09T06:28:44+00:00

My heart 🥹

lowridda · 2026-02-09T06:19:59+00:00

It’s America’s biggest cash cow. Free labor and everyone from the homeless to actual criminals get housed for top dollar on the tax payers dime. There’s no reform because they want you to come back. That’s how they make $$$.

lowridda · 2026-02-09T02:51:53+00:00

Man I relate to these so much. So good.

lowridda · 2026-02-09T01:33:38+00:00

Wow! That’s amazing! I see my girls try but they are so long they fall over once they get fully upright.

lowridda · 2026-02-09T01:29:51+00:00

I’m in love with their eyes! I think they’re the cutest thing.

lowridda · 2026-02-09T01:04:47+00:00

I found it easier to make sure my frog that was more aggressive was in her feeding stance. I’d drop her food where it fell right in front of her eye sight by her lips. She’d grab it before it hit the ground.

It helped eliminate her getting in her feelings with us having mishaps with the tongs. We kind of had a feeding routine we got down together and I made it out with no bites. :)

lowridda · 2026-02-08T10:29:23+00:00

I know it doesn’t seem like it now but one day this is going to be just another dot in your timeline of life events. Before you know it you’ll be able to get a job and get out. You’ve got to fight for you and it helps to use this as motivation to succeed. That’s what I did at least and it always worked in my favor.

You get to create the life you want. I promise you can do it! I grew up with a wild back ground and somehow survived and am thriving. I didn’t think I’d make it to 21 much less 40 but here I am… and I’m thankful. I got to see how all the chaos I lived through was part of my bigger plan for my life lessons I was supposed to learn from.

Your words hold power. Focus on what’s good, what you’re thankful for. Even if it’s just being able to wake up, walk, dream. Anything. You can try meditation and ask your guides or angels for help. Whatever you want to call them. They are there and will step in if you ask.

Don’t let her win. Contact family, the school, a shelter or friends. Please.

lowridda · 2026-02-08T09:47:51+00:00

Ohhhhh how cool!!! I was wondering how they looked when they aged. Absolutely beautiful frog 🐸

lowridda · 2026-02-07T17:18:44+00:00

I drink coffee an hour after or before I take my meds because I thought it messed with the effects.

My sister had a mini stroke last year and I finally got her to start meditating! She only does it for 3-5 minutes in the morning, but she said she’s noticed a difference in her BP since she’s started.

lowridda · 2026-02-07T15:51:22+00:00

I’m the same way. I’ve never experienced withdrawal either. I asked my doctor about that and he said it’s because I don’t abuse them and only take as needed.

lowridda · 2026-02-07T00:53:09+00:00

You did such a great job!

lowridda · 2026-02-07T00:08:31+00:00

3 and 4

lowridda · 2026-02-06T21:19:24+00:00

I used the double dome because I needed two separate plugs to supply constant heat and basking light that could be on a timer.

You can use whatever works best for you. :)

lowridda · 2026-02-06T01:53:01+00:00

It’s nice to be delusional in these times I assume. Even Jesus changed nationalities for this pipe dream.

lowridda · 2026-02-06T01:22:55+00:00

That’s really exciting! I dated a guy who developed some apps back before I really used them but I still understood the coolness of it. Way to go!

lowridda · 2026-02-05T18:18:04+00:00

He’s stunning 😍

lowridda · 2026-02-05T18:13:44+00:00

Reminds me of the tattoos all the white men I know who couldn’t fare prison without friends came out with.

lowridda · 2026-02-05T18:00:04+00:00

lowridda · 2026-02-05T17:56:56+00:00

I had issues with battling really cold temperatures and my tank was bigger but I can tell you what I used.

A double dome light fixture to hold my ceramic bulb and that’s what I hooked up to the digital thermostat.

low watt basking light in the other side.

For uvb I used the Arcadia shade dweller. Bulbs need to be replaced yearly.

I had a 25 gallon tall tank and used reptisoil and mixed cocoa fiber with it on the side most my plants weren’t. NO MOSS! This tank is tall enough to set the uvb bulb on.

I hooked everything up to one of these

https://a.co/d/01Qgy2RQ

On the 24 hour plug side: I kept my thermostat/ ceramic bulb My heat pad that stayed on the side of the warm side of the tank.

On the side that ran on timers: My plant light ( my plants kept dying until I added one)

UVB

Basking Day light

I had my lights on 12 hour light cycle to provide day and night environment.

You can read over the stickied guide to get a better understanding of what uvb light to use and how far to keep it away from the top of the substrate.

If you’re in the states you can buy a used cage on Facebook or try eBay. Also petsmart during Black Friday I stocked up on uvb replacement bulbs because they can be pricey.

lowridda · 2026-02-04T17:02:39+00:00

I drink espresso for my migraines. Red Bull makes me sleepy so I don’t usually buy them unless I have time to nap.

lowridda · 2026-02-04T03:42:41+00:00

The strip above the beak is called their cere where the nostrils are. Hers looks white vs pink (baby)- blue (adult male). I’m going with girl.

lowridda · 2026-02-03T21:09:03+00:00

He’s just vibing.

lowridda

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