I have recently found out that my family is leaving the country for a month long trip to Europe. There is going to be a two week period when no one will be home at all. I have a freshwater aquarium that I'm not worried about as the only thing that needs to be regulated is the light and that's on a timer. My real worry is my Litoria caerulea. I don't have anyone to watch it for those two weeks (water changes, feeding). What should I do?
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I would just dump in a lot of crickets before you leave. Reptiles and amphibians can go weeks to months without eating so that shouldn't really be a problem. But what will be an issue is keeping that tank moist. Are you sure that there is no one that can take care of it for a while or at least stop by to check on your frog?
I was going to suggest this too. If there's a pet shop that you trust and have a good relationship with, I bet they would do it. And hey, it can't hurt to ask...
You could also lower the temp in the enclosure to the low 70's which will put your frog into a sort of Brumation mode. This should slow your frogs metabolism down so that it won't have to eat during the time you are gone.