HELP!! doesn't move front legs

[aztecfrogmaster]

why? what can i do?

lately i have been having problems with my frogs dont' know why thanks you all

[GrifTheGreat]

Answer these questions http://www.frogforum.net/pacman-frog...enclosure.html

thIs way we can better assist you.

[mikesfrogs]

You need to put it on a substrate that gives it support. What you have it in now is too "Slippery" and will start to change how its feet sit and it wont be able to walk after awahile. Put it in 2 inches of coco fiber and keep it more dry than wet. Mist the frog daily.

[aztecfrogmaster]

1. Size of enclosure: 6 x 10 x 6 inches
2. # of inhabitants: just one
3. Humidity: 60
4. Temperature: 24-26
5. Water - type - bottled water
6. Materials used for substrate: coconut fiber substrate
7. Enclosure set up i.e. plants:no decoration
8. Main food source: frozen fish steak with calcium+d3, roaches nauphoeta cinerea, crickets
9. Vitamins and calcium? two times at week
10. Lighting: almost dark, no direct lighting just a little from a window.
11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure: ambiance temperature
12. When is the last time he/she ate: five days ago
13. Have you found poop lately: five days ago
14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine)
15. How old is the frog: 6 months
16. How long have you owned him/her : 3 months
17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred: captive breed
18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats: roaches nauphoeta cinerea, crickets, shrimp
19. How often the frog is handled: 1 at month
20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area: yes
21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc):
clean all the fiber once at month, excrement every time i see, water every 3 days.

sorry about my poor English, and thanks.

[aztecfrogmaster]

I'll do that right now

[mikesfrogs]

It will get better

[IvoryReptiles]

What kind of bottled water are you using? Tap water that has been de-chlorinated is best.
Distilled water is bad. Mike is right though, your substrate is too wet and gives no support.
Keep us posted!

[aztecfrogmaster]

hi, it's the same bottled water that i drink ciel.com.mx
it's been lying, front legs in a sprawled out position and jaw on the substrate since yesterday, is this normal?

[GrifTheGreat]

hi, it's the same bottled water that i drink ciel.com.mx
it's been lying, front legs in a sprawled out position and jaw on the substrate since yesterday, is this normal?

No it is not.. I've never experienced such a problem before so ill leave this one to Mike and Jess.

[aztecfrogmaster]

red leg?

[aztecfrogmaster]

[BlueisallIneed]

RedLeg Hope this helps. I am not really sure. I would go to a vet if you can't.

[GrifTheGreat]

From the photos it doesn't really look like red leg, but in early stages it can appear pinkish. Sadly his front legs look like the muscles have atriphend.

[aztecfrogmaster]

thanks to all.
it's Chytrid i think, she's al ready on treatment, but she's not recovering her front leg's movement, but it's looking better.
day one:

day 2:

day 3:



i'm using terbinafina, heat, and removing the excessive shedding with my hand's since she can't do it.
any advice are welcome, i'm worried about the front legs, maybe i just kill her (don't know how yet) if she does not recover her legs, but time will say.

thanks and sorry for my poor english.

[GrifTheGreat]

thanks to all.
it's Chytrid i think, she's al ready on treatment, but she's not recovering her front leg's movement, but it's looking better.
day one:

day 2:

day 3:



i'm using terbinafina, heat, and removing the excessive shedding with my hand's since she can't do it.
any advice are welcome, i'm worried about the front legs, maybe i just kill her (don't know how yet) if she does not recover her legs, but time will say.

thanks and sorry for my poor english.

Chytrid does not cause them to not be able to move their limbs. It prevents them from absorbing water and moisture through their skin., but that does not mean that she may not have it. Some carry it. I wish there were more help we could provide. Perhaps you could find a Vet that specializes in Amphibians and see if they can offer assistance. It could be anything from a neurological problem to a vitamin deficiency. Possibly even MBD( Metabolic Bone Disease).

Seek out the assistance of a Vet. This is your best chance to save her.

[aztecfrogmaster]

i'm grateful with all your help, just found this maybe you want to read the article

Chytrid fungus slows frog's heart beat › News in Science (ABC Science)

don't get me wrong I'm doing my best, there's not specialist on my city.
and any opinion or advice could help.

[GrifTheGreat]

i'm grateful with all your help, just found this maybe you want to read the article

Chytrid fungus slows frog's heart beat › News in Science (ABC Science)

don't get me wrong I'm doing my best, there's not specialist on my city.
and any opinion or advice could help.

Wee according go this article it could be possible for your frog to have Chytrid, but with out a specialist to test for the fungus there is no way to be certain. This is the first time I've read that Chytrid causes paralysis. There are many other symptoms as well that may not be apparent here, but it is worth a try.