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    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.


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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeckyM View Post
    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.


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    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.

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    [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.


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    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.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    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.
    He's in the middle of the room and it's always warm in my room. no worries there.

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    I have a White's and he died tonight. I believe it was from a respiratory infection, and unfortunately I did not catch it early enough. I'm heart broken.

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    Awww Jen...I'm so sorry to hear that

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    Quote Originally Posted by JHansson514 View Post
    I have a White's and he died tonight. I believe it was from a respiratory infection, and unfortunately I did not catch it early enough. I'm heart broken.
    I'm really sorry Jenn. its always hard when a beloved family member is lost.


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    Quote Originally Posted by JHansson514 View Post
    I have a White's and he died tonight. I believe it was from a respiratory infection, and unfortunately I did not catch it early enough. I'm heart broken.
    That sucks. I'm sorry.
    I have a frog. She's fat and green. Her name is Gertrude, because she is fat and green.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JHansson514 View Post
    I have a White's and he died tonight. I believe it was from a respiratory infection, and unfortunately I did not catch it early enough. I'm heart broken.
    so sorry, know how you feel

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