Possible ACF bloat

[tgampper]

My first question was to identify whether it was bloat in the first place and it doesn't seem like it is now since it's subsiding. Bloat in frogs indicates a failure in lymphatic hearts and fluid accumulation - same as in people. In people it's always fatal.

You are right about the causes of bloat. However, many people who keep ACFs don't realize that there are two kinds of bloating. There is a "hard bloat" caused by a bacterial infection, which, by the way, is almost always fatal. Treatment must be started quickly after symptoms are detected. The second type is a "soft bloat", caused by accumulation of fluids underneath the skin - this gives the frog an appearance like the "Michelin-man". This is not always fatal but must be treated to keep the frog healthy. Jenna is quite correct in her diagnosis and treatment. Salt baths do work for "soft bloat".

Experience is also important, which is why I was curious whether:
1. People have seen that.
2. Possible treatments and outcomes.

Jenna, myself, and others on this forum really appreciate these frogs. I guess you can say we are passionate about them. They are tough frogs and often don't get the respect as other species do. My experience with them goes back nearly 30 years. Jenna keeps several species of Xenopus and had tremendous success with them.

I am glad that the swelling is going down. It is a good sign that the frog is getting back to normal