help!!! Whites tree frog!

[Frogs1]

Hi 36 days ago my whites tree frog scratched his face a lot. I removed what he scratched it on and applied Betadine once a day for 2 days after it happened to prevent infection. It is still there now and hasn't changed. it could be bruising? Probably not because it would bruise within 10min of him "rubbing" his face. It's hard to get a photo of the scratches on his face because the lighting isn't to good. But whenever I take him into a room with more light he goes dark green to brown and you can't see the scratches in a picture. I will try anything to get them to go as I HATE scratches on anything, I still love him a lot but hate the scratches on his face. Thanks for any help

[flybyferns]

Hello 'Frogs1'
Welcome to Frog Forum !

As long as there is NO visible open area-- simply give it time.
There is no way of knowing if this discoloration will disappear completely?
You may notice the area will turn very dark as it heals --- this is part of their normal healing process.

Hopefully it will disappear over time

Please Read:
-please consider keeping emergency medications on hand.
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...-supplies.html
(ie a medication called SSD (Silversulfadiazone -- is a topical antibiotic/and antifungal )
-it will help heal minor skin abrasions as well as prevent scarring
-this an important medication to have on-hand as once their skin is broken they are very prone to fungal infections!
-perhap a local herp vet will accommodate you ? or suggest a topical alternative ?


Lynn

[kueluck]

Think of them as natural tattoos.