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    I got my american green tree frog in early November and he had been doing really well for the most part. Lately he's been acting lazy and doesn't climb as much. He is generally a bright green but has been looking blotchy and brown. He's a pretty large tank with lots of sticks and artificial plants to climb on with a small pond for him. There is a heat pad on the bottom and he usually has a regular light. I was thinking it might be too cold in the tank so now he has a heat lamp instead of the normal bulb. Has anyone noticed similar behavior? Any advice is appreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Taykray98 View Post
    I got my american green tree frog in early November and he had been doing really well for the most part. Lately he's been acting lazy and doesn't climb as much. He is generally a bright green but has been looking blotchy and brown. He's a pretty large tank with lots of sticks and artificial plants to climb on with a small pond for him. There is a heat pad on the bottom and he usually has a regular light. I was thinking it might be too cold in the tank so now he has a heat lamp instead of the normal bulb. Has anyone noticed similar behavior? Any advice is appreciated.
    Hi, welcome to FrogForum!

    Sorry to hear you are having issues with your frog. If you copy and paste these questions into a new post, and answer as many as you can (put don't know if you don't know the answer), then folks will be able to help you much easier. Thanks!

    QUESTIONS

    1----what 'kind' of frog is it ( what species)
    2----please include a photo of the frog
    3----Please include a photo of the frog's current enclosure
    4----size of enclosure ( W" x D" x H" )
    5----# on inhabitants - ( if there is another frog --- is there a size difference ? )
    6----has or was the frog kept with a different species or with any other tank mate
    7----is there a new tank mate----was the new tank mate quarantined
    8----what is the typical humidity level
    9----what temperature is maintained
    10---what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
    11---describe the enclosure lighting ( very specifically)
    12---describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
    13---what kind of water is used
    -----for misting
    -----for the frog's soaking dish
    -----is de-chlorinator used / what brand
    14---material(s) used for substrate - be very specific
    15---enclosure set up:
    -----if recent - describe how the enclosure was cleaned
    -----plants( live or artificial) if artificial plants are used are they plastic or fabric
    -----describe wood, bark , and background materials
    16---when is the last time the frog ate
    17---have you found poop lately
    18---how often is the frog fed
    19---what size feeder is given
    20---what other feeders are used as treats
    21---what is the frog's main food source
    22---do feeders roam free in the enclosure or is the frog bowl fed
    23---vitamins - what brand and how often
    24---calcium - what brand and how often
    25---was the frog without calcium for any period of time
    26---approximate age of the frog
    27---how long have you owned the frog
    28---who cared for the frog before you
    29---is the frog wild caught or captive bred
    30---how often the frog is handled -- are gloves used ( what kind of gloves)
    31---is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
    30---has or was the frog properly quarantined (yes or no)
    -----for how long
    32---has the frog been treated with any medication:
    -----for what
    -----name of medication
    -----for how long
    -----what dose
    -----was medication prescribed by a herp vet
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    Well, sadly my little guy passed away today. It looks like red leg disease was what caused it and I must say I am devastated. Thank you for your help.

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    So sorry for your loss
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    I'm so sorry for your loss
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    Oh no....! Very sorry to hear that This is likely something he had before he ever came to you. Don't be afraid to love another froggle, we'll be here to help!
    Mom to these fine frogs!
    4.4.0 White's tree frogs (Litoria caerulea): Sir Honey Lime, Bok & Choi, Martha, Shirley, Leapin' Loo and Ping & Pong; 0.2.1 Amazon Milk Frogs (Trachycephalus resinifictrix): Otto & Echo and Pip-Squeak aka Tiny
    2.0.0 South American Bird Poo Frogs (Hyla marmorata): Ribbit & Rupert


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