Jessica is right. When asking for advice from knowledgable frog owners and breeders at least truly take it into consideration. It is wise advice. With perhaps just a simple thank you.


City water is treated with chlorine. Over time the levels absorbed by frogs will build up and lead to toxic levels within them and their body systems will begin to shut down and/or they will become sick. It is dependent on the amount circulating in your water as to how long that may take to occur. Think of your frogs as little sponges. They will absorb whatever can pass through their permeable membranes/skin, whether good or bad. The only way to know what is in your water is to have it tested, as Amanda said. All fish and amphibians should have dechlorinated water. Simply put. Those who believe otherwise are wrong. Not by my opinion. Scroll around the Internet and look for studies. You can educate yourself. We here are just providing the knowledge to keep your frogs healthy.

We are not here to criticize or argue. If this were anywhere but here I'm sure most would have turned and walked away, at minimal. We are trying to help you keep your frog(s) healthy. That is all.

I was at work and thought I'd take a few minutes to catch up here and see how things are going with your frog. All that came to mind was, Whoa! What happened while I was away...
Anyhow....

Moss is bad when you feed your frogs on or near it. Same with small rocks or gravel. Perhaps a few of us can recall a photo submitted some time ago by a member here of an X-ray of his frog with a belly full of rocks? It really does happen. Pacs are aggressive eaters. So the members here are trying to caution you of this.

Ugh!!!

The calcium is still important. And your frog needs it or his bones will become brittle and soft and he will be unable to eat properly and will lose limb functions. In comparison, it would be like a human with a worsening osteoporosis, except with frogs, other ailments will compound the problem. Low blood calcium causes tetany. Tetany starts out with numbness and tingling and progresses in order to twitching, flailing, tremors, seizures and paralysis. This is factual medical fact. Calcium is not absorbed well without vitamin D 3. That is why calcium with vita D3 is so important.

Okay, well it's time for me to go to bed as I work a long day tomorrow. I am hoping this helps.

You can be mad at the members for trying to help, though it won't change the facts of proper frog husbandry. We are not the ones to makeup their care guidelines. Science and experience have given this data, which has been shared by experienced members here.

The members here are actually very friendly and helpful. They will go out of their way to teach, educate and get you the help you need. They can very often help situations be corrected before you need a vet. And if you follow their advice, it's unlikely you'll be in those situations... Preventing ailments from occurring, as also was mentioned above.

Good luck to you and your frog! I hope he pulls through.

(Please pardon my poor typing as my eyes are nearly crossed from typing on my phone after a 13 hour shift, 2 hours of frog care on about 5 hrs sleep... Good night all!)