why so many sick white's?

[Bolisnide]

Is it just me, or are there a lot of sick white's on the forum right now?
They are supposed be the hardiest of the tree frogs, right?
Are there some genetic issues or something else going on to cause such 'epidemic' in sick white's?
Anyone else make this observation?

[GrifTheGreat]

I have noticed this. There have been atleast 6 in the last week to week and a half. Could have to do with where they're coming from, but I doubt it because they're all different ages. Its very strange.

[BeckyM]

Do frogs typically get sick in the winter like humans do? I know they do slow down a bit in colder temps, but these frogs are all over the place. Huh. I'd almost blame some sort of change in the water system (They added something to our water and our dog now refuses to drink it.) but most of you guys use bottled water. Weird. Very, very weird.

[GrifTheGreat]

Do frogs typically get sick in the winter like humans do? I know they do slow down a bit in colder temps, but these frogs are all over the place. Huh. I'd almost blame some sort of change in the water system (They added something to our water and our dog now refuses to drink it.) but most of you guys use bottled water. Weird. Very, very weird.

I treat my water for my frogs. There could be a spike in some sort of viral or bacterial growth due to the temp changing back and forth so much. I believe that they also sence the seasonal changes even though their enclosure environment is kept consistent.

[BeckyM]

That makes sense. Maybe that's why my frog got sick? He's not a White's, but the weather here has been really weird. normally it's like 5 this time of year with a -20 windchill. Right now it's 37. ABOVE.

[GrifTheGreat]

[QUOTE=BeckyM;94680]That makes sense. Maybe that's why my frog got sick? He's not a White's, but the weather here has been really weird. normally it's like 5 this time of year with a -20 windchill. Right now it's 37. ABOVE.[/QUOT

Be very careful not to allow cold drafts to enter your frogs enclosure or even be near an outdoor entance or window to your house. This way your frog doesn't have any cold air gusting around or inside the enclosure. Cold drafts can make them ill not to mention lower their climate conditions in their home.

[GrifTheGreat]

Air Conditioning is also very bad. You don't want your frogs hoome anywhere near an AC vent. Better that the room they are in stays warm.