Introductin and ask'n for some help....

[Shadow]

Hello,
I'll start by introducing myself...
My name is Shadow, I'm into snakes I have a few in my collection.
A couple of Boa Morphs Albino and blood/albino, Luci. Texas Rat, Naja Sputatrix.
I just came across a couple of Redeye tree frogs, My first frogs... ~~<
One has some white yellow spots... I understand some are normal and some are not good at all...
I've searched on line and can not find any pics that compare good ones and the bad ones (if u will) Perhaps I'm just not search'n right...
I think something of this sort would be very helpful...
I'm inserting a pic ask'n advise from those in the know..
So I can get on it if its Oodinium....
Thx!!!

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

Dude. I would kill for a chance to keep Blood boas and Naja sp. As for your frog's spots, has your frog always had the spots? I'm pretty sure it's just natural coloring. But I could be wrong.. Welcome to the forum!

[Shadow]

I just pick these two up yesterday... So as long as I have had them yes the one male has had these spots. The female has none...
just like to know they are in good health if not I need to get them that way...
Thx for ur response...

Dude. I would kill for a chance to keep Blood boas and Naja sp. As for your frog's spots, has your frog always had the spots? I'm pretty sure it's just natural coloring. But I could be wrong.. Welcome to the forum!

[flybyferns]

Hello,
I'll start by introducing myself...
My name is Shadow, I'm into snakes I have a few in my collection.
A couple of Boa Morphs Albino and blood/albino, Luci. Texas Rat, Naja Sputatrix.
I just came across a couple of Redeye tree frogs, My first frogs... ~~<
One has some white yellow spots... I understand some are normal and some are not good at all...
I've searched on line and can not find any pics that compare good ones and the bad ones (if u will) Perhaps I'm just not search'n right...
I think something of this sort would be very helpful...
I'm inserting a pic ask'n advise from those in the know..
So I can get on it if its Oodinium....
Thx!!!

Hi Shadow,
Welcome to Frog Forum
They look beautiful !
The spots are normal. Some have more than others.

May I........I hope you don't mind:
For the first few weeks you have your frogs; they are very stressed (even though they may not look stressed)
They should be in a quiet spot ..out of an active area of the home.
You could cover three sides of the tank to help them feel more secure and provided a day/night cycle
Feed them well. Use vitamins and calcium powder to dust their food
Use de-chlorinated water for a shallow soaking dish / changed daily
Never handle them unless absolutely necessary- ( they get very scared)
They think they are:
1- going to be eaten
2 -going to be squished
Stress suppresses their immune system and can increased the risk of an illness

If they were not housed together when you purchased them ---they should be in separate quarantine tanks for at least 2 months to be sure they are disease free.

Here is a great caresheet:
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...caresheet.html

Enjoy them - congrats !
Lynn

[deranged chipmunk]

Hi Shadow,
Welcome to Frog Forum
They look beautiful !
The spots are normal. Some have more than others.
May I........I hope you don't mind:
For the first few weeks you have your frogs; they are very stressed ( even though they don't look it !)
They should be in a quiet spot ..out of an active area of the home.
You could cover three sides of the tank to help them feel more secure and provided a day/night cycle
Feed them well. Use vitamins and calcium powder to dust their food
Use de-chlorinated water for a shallow soaking dish / changed daily
Never handle them unless absolutely necessary- ( they get very scared)
They think they are:
1- going to get eaten
2 -going to get squished
Stress suppresses their immune system and can increased the risk of an illness

Here is a great caresheet:

Lynn

ummm....lynn? you kinda forgot the caresheet link http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...caresheet.html

[flybyferns]

ummm....lynn? you kinda forgot the caresheet link http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...caresheet.html

Oooooooooooooh Bill .......
I was getting there, my friend. It was as fast as I could go!!
I had to leave to for a moment to cut and paste the link.
Do you have that link memorized ? You do .......don't you !

I'm slow!
No... slow and tired.
No, actually .... slow , tired and aging as we speak.
Lynn

[deranged chipmunk]

Oooooooooooooh Bill .......
I was getting there, my friend. It was as fast as I could go!!
I had to leave to for a moment to cut and paste the link.
Do you have that link memorized ? You do .......don't you !

I'm slow!
No... slow and tired.
No, actually .... slow , tired and aging as we speak.
Lynn

now, you know i have that link memorized, as well as every single post you have written about RETF's.....LOL i just happened to be reading it for about the 100th time as i saw the post....LOL

[Sunshine]

Welcome to Frog Forum Shadow! It seems like there is an expert here for everything!

[Shadow]

Thanks Lynn, Thats great second opinion > normal...
I have looked up care sheets for these guys... Thx for the link tho...
Thats what got me thinking about the spots... lol
Couldn't find a pic of the bad stuff... So thought I better ask...
I see in your seg. you have an Albino Redeye...I like to get one of those...
It would fit right in here... As I have a few Albino snakes...
When they get settled in you will have to let me in on where ya got that one...
Thx Guys...

[deranged chipmunk]

Welcome to Frog Forum Shadow! It seems like there is an expert here for everything!

<--- this guy's an expert on B.S.....lol and dumb me, i forgot to say Welcome to the forum Shadow!

[flybyferns]

Thanks Lynn, Thats great second opinion > normal...
I have looked up care sheets for these guys... Thx for the link tho...
Thats what got me thinking about the spots... lol
Couldn't find a pic of the bad stuff... So thought I better ask...
I see in your seg. you have an Albino Redeye...I like to get one of those...
It would fit right in here... As I have a few Albino snakes...
When they get settled in you will have to let me in on where ya got that one...
Thx Guys...

The VERY best person to purchase a red eyed or an albino red eyed tree frog from ( in my opinion ) is Michael Novy.
He readily breeds black eyed tree frogs as well ( A. moreletii)
He usually has all three. Plus, he is super nice !

I got my moreletii froglets from him in May. They are so healthy!

Michael
Rainforest Junky's - Home

Lynn

[Heatheranne]

Welcome Shadow .

Looks like everything was covered by my good friends .

There are natural spots which look like white tiny bumps, which are like birthmarks. I'll share some photos in a few moments. Then there are bad spots which generally look light green, brown or patches with a mix of the two, which are often bacterial or fungal infections. Red bumps and cysts or blisters are always bad.

I have rescued a few babies and can show you the differences, just for reference. I'll add photos in a few minutes, as I just got home from work.

[Heatheranne]

Normal marks...





Marks of illness and wounds...

The light green spots are bacterial, brown spots are fungal, the vet was unsure about the red bumps, but were presumed to be a reaction to the infections and/or bacteria...


The discolorations are bacterial and the cysts were from scratches from living with geckos before I brought him home...

Bacterial infections from improper housing...


Blue scars...

[Sunshine]

Wow Heather! You were able to save those frogs?

[Heatheranne]

Unfortunately not the one in the first "sick" picture. She was too frail and too sick. Yes, I still have all of the others.

[Heatheranne]

The one in the 5th picture is also in the last picture (healed), above ^.

Here are the 3 in the other picture now.

I healed 6/7 with the help of Dr.Frye.

[Sunshine]

Well that first one did look pretty sick You did an amazing job with the rest of them though!!! They are beautiful!!! And look very happy You are a very good frog mommy!!!

[Heatheranne]

Thank you. I try my best to take wonderful care of them . It takes a lot of effort and time when they are sick, but to see them heal and be happy was worth it .