Please help - terrible RETF accident!!!

[Heatheranne]

Hi .

Yes, I think you're right Lynn . It must be the nurturing part of us . I can't bear to see things hurt without wanting to help. I love to see them happy and hopping around, calling, etc., as they should.

I went to a pet store on Tuesday. Of course I browsed through the frogs and reptiles. They had a dead/dehydrated green tree frog in the tank. So sad . If he were alive I'd have brought him home, no doubt.

I'm going to have to start that zoo I speak of someday if I keep healing them. I could use a co-owner btw .

I would estimate it to take about 6 weeks for healing. This is the trend I have observed. Dr.Frye guided me through the process. He basically had me continue the antibiotics until they were healed. I sent him pictures along the way. I would recommend too that you contact him, as Lynn has mentioned, so he knows where in the healing process your frog is. My estimate is 6 weeks of treatment though.

Is he eating? Is he still resting a bit extra? How does his energy seem?

Keep up the great work! These are valuable frog care lessons you are learning. You'll be amazed when he is better knowing you are the one that pulled him through.

Just like kids, they can get sick and injured. I think these skills are important to know, especially considering the lack of herp vets. We are very fortunate to have a vet that will work with us in this manner.

This is the great part about a forum. We can share photos, great stories, care tips, and valuable lessons. Plus, we meet great friends along the way who love frogs too .