While exercising, found injured tree frog

[Jessica1971]

Hello, He was flat to the road, as if a car hit him, or bird attempted to eat him. I gently lifted him, and wrapped him in my shirt. I brought him home and put him in an aquarium out of harms way.
Upon inspection, it appears that he has a deep laceration across bridge of nose/ horizontally between eyes and nostrils.
His right front foot is missing skin.
I put some neosporin on any open areas several times today.
He is not reacting defensively right now, like he was this morning. (Raising his body, and trying to get away.)
He has moved around his tank, and does not list to one side any longer.

My question is, will these cuts close?
Also, is it abnormal for him to move his head downward intermittently? As if he is swallowing air.
Thank you

[Crispy42]

Poor little guy!

Are you able to upload a picture so we can get a better idea of the extent of his injuries? This would also help us id the species so you know what temps and conditions to provide for him. My first recommendation would be to search for a frog-experienced vet near you if you're able to bring him in. You can also search for nearby rehabilitators that have frog experience. Hope the poor guy heals well!

[irThumper]

Poor little guy!

Are you able to upload a picture so we can get a better idea of the extent of his injuries? This would also help us id the species so you know what temps and conditions to provide for him. My first recommendation would be to search for a frog-experienced vet near you if you're able to bring him in. You can also search for nearby rehabilitators that have frog experience. Hope the poor guy heals well!

Couldn't have said that better myself.

I agree with Crispy totally on this and also hope he manages to heal up, poor froggle

[Jessica1971]

I just want to thank you guys for replying. Unfortunately, the little frog passed away when I checked him this morning.
I am just glad that he's out of pain. I think the head injury was too much.

He has given me a new found interest in frogs.

Thank you for your help.

[Crispy42]

I'm sorry to hear the little guy didn't make it. Thank you for helping him though. At least you gave him a chance.

[Jessica1971]

Thank you

[irThumper]

I just want to thank you guys for replying. Unfortunately, the little frog passed away when I checked him this morning.
I am just glad that he's out of pain. I think the head injury was too much.

He has given me a new found interest in frogs.

Thank you for your help.

I second Crispy's sentiments again. I'm glad you cared enough to try an help the poor froggle. Sorry that your interest in frogs had to come about due to a tragedy, but glad you have an new appreciation for them all the same.

[Jessica1971]

Thank you irThumper.
I was doing some research and I believe the frog was a Cuban Tree Frog.
In Florida, it says they are an Invasive Species.
The wildlife commission has issued an "open season" on these little ones, which I find horrendous. I would have kept him.
Thank you for your help.

[irThumper]

Thank you irThumper.
I was doing some research and I believe the frog was a Cuban Tree Frog.
In Florida, it says they are an Invasive Species.
The wildlife commission has issued an "open season" on these little ones, which I find horrendous. I would have kept him.
Thank you for your help.

I know, so hard when people go and mess up the balance of things then have to resort to killing the creatures when it isn't their fault humans mucked stuff up