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    I got a frog :]

    Rain Frogs are the cutest little guys (shhh don't tell Fergus). They're so tiny and squeaky, and look at their tiny butts HOWEVER, I don't think they should be kept as pets. They're not well established in captivity so most inviduals are wild-caught. With the very specific care and most...
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    I got a frog :]

    He croaks, a LOT. Female Whites do make occasional soft chirps, but they definitely don't croak like the males do. I'll have to see if I can upload a clip of him croaking later. Recently I've noticed that he also has nuptial pads. Male Whites get these around two years of age and during mating...
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    I got a frog :]

    He does do that occasionally, but when he does he isn't discolored which is what Whites do when they're sleeping, stressed, or cold. Either way because of the info you gave me I am considering buying bulbs with more wattage when mine go out, so thank you. I'll maybe try it when he's older, but...
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    I got a frog :]

    That is very interesting! All of the research I've done says that Whites Tree Frogs thrive in temperatures around 24C-29C. I'll keep an eye on Fergus to see if he needs a higher temperature in his tank, but so far I haven't seen any signs that he's cold. Ohhh yeah, if it fits in their mouth...
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    I got a frog :]

    I make sure to give him a 5-10 minute soak in shallow lukewarm water myself about once a week. I do it to encourage shedding as juveniles shed a lot more frequently than adults. It stresses him out a little bit, but I've noticed he stays a lot calmer when my hand's in the water with him
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    I got a frog :]

    After months of researching, getting the right supplies, and even more researching, I was finally able to get a frog!! His name is Fergus, and he's a male juvenile Whites Tree Frog. I got this specific species because they tolerate handling better compared to other amphibians. I got him about 2...
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    I just got over a cold and I do think sore throats are the worst part of being sick

    I just got over a cold and I do think sore throats are the worst part of being sick
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    Misconceptions about meditation

    I meditate for spiritual reasons, but despite practicing for over a year, I'm still not very good at it. I get distracted suuuuper easily and have a difficult time focusing. I have found that some things help though, like incense and some sort of scented spray or oil to help distract my senses...
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    Sensory No-Nos

    I can't do any sort of long pants that hug my legs too tightly, so yoga pants, thick leggings, ESPECIALLY skinny jeans (it always feels like there's something crawling in them ughhhh). High socks are on that list as well. I cannot eat casserole, lasagna, or any sort of slimey mash of foods I...
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    My dad just screamed at me because I wasn’t answering his question the way he wanted me to

    Had a dad like this too. Always lashed out at me when I needed him to reword something, bashed me for being autistic and wishing I was "better," constantly comparing me to other successful autistic people both in his personal life and in general (lots of points anyone can make against that...
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    "Hm maybe I should be more productive with my life" I say as I sit in front of my laptop at...

    "Hm maybe I should be more productive with my life" I say as I sit in front of my laptop at 11:22 at night
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    Or that humanity won't discover all the unknown stars that are alive until they're dead...

    Or that humanity won't discover all the unknown stars that are alive until they're dead? (Unrelated but I freaking love your Vflower pfp)
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    WHAT'S NEXT?

    Bad dog, stop peeing in the flowers!
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    Getting Lost in Tiny Worlds

    ITS THE BULLFROGS WOAHH have you seen any eggs or tadpoles? they usually mate and reproduce around this time
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    What song are you listening to right now?

    Kian ft Kafu - Liminal
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