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    Default New....Parasites HELP

    Hello, just got two unsexed Litoria caerulea yesterday. It appears that during this process of acclimation and quarantine, I have noticed some health problems with one of them. This particularly one was chosen for its level of activity yesterday, but was sluggish and sleepy this morning, even as I was making noise by cleaning the tank. He also appears to have very inconsistent faecal matter which are strung all over the place and a slimy vent area. He has darkened in colour from his head to the upper torso this morning. Photos coming later. Additionally, I'm wondering how you clean faecal matter off the walls to maintain some level of sterility in the enclosure.

    The next fellow was chosen for his apparent health and slight blue tinge on his back. He is with the first frog in the same cage, and I will try to separate them as soon as possible. Well formed faecal matter, and a light green shade to him, photos as well.

    Does emailing Dr Frye about this make sense?

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    Photos of Gulp, the first frog. They are both on paper towels moistened by anti-chlorinated water. Note his faecals, darkened colour and perhaps belly. His belly is actually slightly redder than it appears in the last photo.


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    Photos of the second frog, Slurp. Note lighter green(less stress?), higher activity levels this morning, well formed faeces.

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    Does his belly indicate any underlying health condition? It is reddish.

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    A bump for help and some extra information.
    Temps (Celsius): 27-28 Day, 24-26 night
    Tank size (Quarantine): 5 gallons
    Substrate: Misted paper towels, moist to touch; no water released under pressure
    Food: Haven't tried
    Water: Water bowl with large surface area, misted walls, dechlorinated water
    Lighting: None
    Hides: Temporary toilet rolls
    Climbing items: None currently
    Humidity: Likely 50-70%. Tropical and humid country. Walls misted when dry.
    Ventilation: Plastic lid with vents

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    Hi there, I would say that yes, an email to the resident vet is in order if a herp vet isn't available in your area. You're right, the poo doesn't look good; both frogs should be tested for parasites. Hopefully someone in your area is able to do a fecal exam, as Dr. Frye is in the US.
    The overall color of the frogs look fine to me.
    Good luck, I hope they get better soon.
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    I will be isolating both frogs from each other today. In this case, will the second frog with well formed faeces be exempt from a medical test?


    Both frogs are very active, jumping all over when awake, but they tend to sleep at any chance in a hide, no matter the time of the day.

    I have tried small mealworms yesterday and both frogs displayed interest in the food, but I cannot yet tell if one ate the other's food because the bowls were empty this morning.

    Faeces are removed immediately upon sight, area of affected paper towels are replaced immediately as well and the tank floor wiped down.

    The frog in concern apparently turns dark every morning and lightens towards the night, so I think the colour is less of a concern.

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