The Error of my Ways

[Joe9252]

so as some of you know my pac has been acting very odd for the past 2 weeks not eating not burrowing just sitting on top of the substrate not doing anything and I think i have realized the problem and im hoping there is a way to fix it.... It must be the water im using idk why i did this but i used reg tap water when changing the substrate the last 2 times i didnt realize it would be such an issue i norm used reg bottled poland spring and i ran out and just used tap water. My frog hasnt eaten in 2 weeks it wont take to anyfood and at this point i dont know what do to... is it a lost cause did i poison my pac what can i do i just changed out his tank but is it too late??? Please help idont wanna lose my pac what can i do to bring him back

[NetworkLabs]

Not to make you feel any worse, but you most likely poisoned it with the tap water because you didn't use a Chlorinator.
I forget the method your suppose to take because I've always remembered to dechlorinate my water. But I do recommend using a very simple habitat with just a damp paper towel and not much else, expect for something to hide under. But DON'T use REGULAR TAP WATER when dampening the paper towel! This WILL eventually KILL your frog! Sorry to hear this! Hope your Pacman get's better!

NetworkLabs

[Joe9252]

I have been reading around and it sounds like my frog may have Toxic Out Syndrome.

This is an explanation I found:

Because frogs absorb water through their skin from the substrate of the water bowl, you want to ensure that the water is changed frequently. If you leave foul water in the water, the toxins can be absorbed by the frog's skin, which can lead to this disorder. Signs of toxic out syndrome include: erratic jumping and spastic extensions of the hind limbs, listlessness, and cloudy eyes. Treatment of toxic out syndrome in frogs is by placing the frog in a shallow water dish of clean water and leaving the frog there. You'll want to replace the water every 4 hours or so until the signs go away. As long as you monitor the enclosure conditions, you can prevent the frog from toxing out

so i guess ill try this ill put him is a small kritter keeper with warm water ill do the for a few days and see how it goes

[Sunshine]

@ NetworkLabs- Pac man frogs need a substrate because they like to burrow, although paper towels make for a cleaner tank!

@Joe- I don't think there is anything you can do at this point but keep an eye on him. You could try taking him to the vet.

[Joe9252]

well i just started the soaking process guess ill do this for a few days and see what happens here are a few pics of the way i set it up... will this be ok how is the water level because he has been going crazy so far and he has only been in there for about 5 min


also i noticed he has some spots on his body are these normal?

[Sunshine]

Soaking him is a good idea! I think the water level is fine. He looks comfortable. Such a cute frog!!

[Joe9252]

How many days should I do this for?

[GrifTheGreat]

You can't leave him in there for an extended period of time Joe. The water will cool and along with it him. All you can do is prepare newsubstrate with DE-CHLORINATED WATER. He will become more stressed and that will just make him worse. Prepare new substrate clean the tank and place him back in. Keep a sharp eye on him. Buy some pedialyte that is unflavored and soak him in a 10 to 1 solution. 1 ounce of Pedialyte for every 10 ounces of water. Make sure the water you mix with the pedialyte is luke warm or room temp(72 degrees F). Need to try and flush the chemicals out of his system and get him rehydrated with fresh de-chlorinated water. It can be reversed. I would recomend doing this imediately. He can't just stay in that water.

Do as I stated and keep me posted.

[Joe9252]

ok should i do the pedialyte bath in a separate container while i redo his tank?? how long should i soak him the that solution?