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Why is my green frog jumping frantically and trying to escape?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered

My pet green frog is freaking out, smashing into the lid we have, getting In between the larger mesh and the screen top. It's not proper as we're waiting for one that will fit the tank, but I don't know how to calm him down. He's almost escaped three times now, so I've moved him to his own bin with a partial mesh lid, a few small crickets and one large one as I'm suspecting he's hungry, but he won't take to them he just keeps jumping into the lid. I'm worried he might hurt himself please help

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 20th, 2017

Make sure the tank is large enough for him. Confirm proper environmental parameters as well (substrate, cage furniture, humidity, temperature, etc.). If even one parameter is "off" or if his water is dirty, it may cause stress and the desire to escape the enclosure.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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    Make sure the tank is large enough for him. Confirm proper environmental parameters as well (substrate, cage furniture, humidity, temperature, etc.). If even one parameter is "off" or if his water is dirty, it may cause stress and the desire to escape the enclosure.

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