My new RETF has red spots on her feet

[helm96]

I was checking in on my new little girl tonight and noticed some red spots on her feet. Any thoughts, help, comments will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance.

[InfinitysDaughter]

I dont keep RELF but that looks like abrasions or burns to me. Could you post pics of your tank? There might be something he's stabbing or burning his feet on. For now, though, I'd move him to a "hospital" type enclosure to keep him from getting infected. Use something like a critter keeper with damp paper towels on the bottom.

If your local pet store carries it get something called "repti wound-healing aid" made by zoo med. It kept my little green from loosing her leg in January. If you cant get it you can use Neosporin that has NO painkillers in it but sometimes its hard to find that and the painkillers can be very harmful to your frog. I prefer the healing aid because its made specifically for reptiles and amphibians.

[flybyferns]

I was checking in on my new little girl tonight and noticed some red spots on her feet. Any thoughts, help, comments will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance.

Hi Will,
It looks like an injury ? ( trauma) ; especially since it is bilateral( both sides) like that.
If she were mine - this is is what I would think about:
Do you know if she took a giant leap to or from something?
Is there something in the viv that is rough that she sits or sleeps on?
Could she have slept in an area that got too dry? causing her feet to stick to the glass when she moved.
How do you heat the tank. Where ever the heat source is----place your wrist on the area - if possible, from the inside of the viv to make sure it is not too hot.

The retiti wound is a great idea if the skin is broken.
At best keep a very close eye on it.
You might consider some exta soaks?
Set up a shallow container with a lid ( w/ air holes) right in her viv VERY slightly warmed water.

Make sure you keep the glass and soaking dishes as clean as possible. Schrub- friction removes germs.

Do a search --- I'm sure there is a FF "first aid" thread.

A while ago, ( I rescued a red eyed) I used a used weak Camomile tea brewed in distilled water.
When it is cooled you can drip it on her feet or drop from a clean eye dropper.
Drop a couple of drops on the area.
It can be used twice a day.
Plus you can sneak it on her when she is sleeping.
My guys would not wake up during a treatment like this.
It might be better than grabbing her ( so stressful) to make her soak?

If the skin breaks down she mwill need a topical antibiotic. I have not read the ingredients in the repti wound ? vs neosporin ( WITH OUT PAIN RELIEVER !!)
BUT-- the neosporin is greasy/creamy. This may not be a good idea for back feet, as she may rub her face during shed. I think all depends whether or not the skin is broken.
The Camomile tea will not hurt her. Naturally, you want to keep additional stress to a minimum.

here is the info from the retiai which does NOT include any antibiotic.
ingredients:

jojoba oil
8-quinolinol
ti (tea) tree oil

Use as a topical antiseptic to help heal cuts, burns and abrasions on reptiles.
Can also be used to help heal topical infections on toads.
Directions:
Shake before using.
For cuts, burns and abrasions: Apply several drops of Repti Wound Healing Aid to a cotton swab (included) or to a cotton ball. Gently rub on affected area. Use twice daily until you notice an improvement. If there is no improvement after one week, consult a reptile veterinarian.

Lynn

[flybyferns]

Will,
This one is for you !!!!!

http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...tml#post109684


Lynn

[flybyferns]

Will , here is that FF link I was referring to.
Frog Forum - Basic Frog First Aid

[helm96]

Thank you so much Lynn, you are awesome!

Last night was the first time that I seen her feet. The day I brought her home she went in to the tank and went straght to a leaf and went to bed, the travel must have been stressful. I looked at her belly, legs and body at the show for any signs of sickness. I never really thought to look at her feet. Live and learn I guess is the moral of this story. I am so glad that I consulted you guys on here. My mind automatically went to the worst case scenario and said "oh no she has Red Leg". So glad to have you guys here to reel me back in and say heres what it looks like and here is what you should do.

I will keep you posted on how the treatments are working. Once again Thank You sooooooooo much Lynn!

[InfinitysDaughter]

Ooooo. Lynn I must thank you for the info about the tea (even though its not my thread >w< ). Would it be safe for Whites, Grays, and Greens too? I like to have a different types of treatments for injuries and ailments since we have one herp vet in my area and they think very highly of themselves (300$ a visit! @.@).


Will I'm sure you did just fine checking her (sorry for calling her a him in my first post ^^; ) out before getting her. Like Lynn said, it looks more like an abrasion or burn then a sickness which you would not have seen prior to buying her. I would just check the tank for any really rough or sharp spots (or extreme hot spots) and take care of those so she dosn't re-injure herself.

[Heatheranne]

Her feet look to be healing...good job! I'm glad she's eating for you and passing feces. That is a great sign.

I hope she continues to improve for you .

[helm96]

Thank you Heather!

[Heatheranne]

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