Bd disaster

[Felis]

Hi all,

my adult FBTs have tested positive for Chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. Although I´ve kept them in a quaratine tank, I can´t say for sure that I didn´t spread this highly infectious disease to my other tanks, so I am now treating 4 adult FBTs, 23 juvenile FBTs, 24 ACFs, 5 Pipa parva, 5 ACFs, two Chinese Firebelly Newts and 4 H. azureiventris with itraconazole. Also, I had to completely take their tanks down and desinfect everything they could possibly have had contact with (work load ~ 4-6 hours daily in the last 8 days). Luckily, my frogs are still fit, but this is a very labour intensive, expensive treatment. Therefore, I really recommend quarantining (including hand desinfection!) new lifestock and having them tested during this time- this doesn´t only save a lot of money!
Just wanted to share.

[Lija]

So sorry to hear, i know very well how fun it can be! But so good for you to test and get treated before it is too late!

[Felis]

Thank you, Lija! This really is no fun at all, very much work and the treatment can potentially harm my pets (itraconazole is toxic to the liver). This is why I wanted to emphasize the benefit of spending a few dollars for a Bd-test during quarantine. Still, I am very glad that my amphibians seem to be ok! Fingers crossed that they will test negatively after treatment.

[Mentat]

Sorry for situation Felis and good luck with the treatment .

[Felis]

Thank you, Carlos! Treatment is done for the FBTs, ADFs, Firebellied Newts and Pipa parva. I´ll continue treating my ACFs for two or three more days. Next week, I will send in the control swabs. Hope everything will be alright then