Tongue Sticking Out

[Lija]

your conditions are excellent, expect humidity is little too high if it is 85 on a dryer side and multivitamins you should do every week.

it seems to be neurodamage likely in his brain. who lived in the other side of split tank and why did it die?


edit - and Grif was faster again lol

[dpcsquid]

Yes, the Calcium I give him has D3 in it, and the tank is covered on 3 sides. The crickets are always given a gutload diet and water gel in their tank. I'm not sure what the other little guy died of, but something seemed to not be quite right with him from the beginning either.

I'll lower the humidity some, up the multi-vitamin to once a week. I've felt his sides for impaction and he seems fine in that regard. I've tried feeding him worms from the get-go and he refuses.

Thank you both for your help and time!

[GrifTheGreat]

A neurological problem is a good possibility as Lija has mentioned. These can be caused from many things. From improper diet and Vitamin deficiencies to coming contact with chemicals causing Toxicosis(Toxing Out Syndrome).

The tongue sticking out could he from Neuroligical damage, infection, calcium/vitamin deficiency, or swelling from biting his own tongue.

I'm going to suggest that you seek a Herp Vet for assistance. Lija is right about the humidity too. 85% to 90% can cause the substrate to become overly saturated and muddy which is very unhealthy for you frog.

[dpcsquid]

Thank you both very much. I'll call the vet in the morning and hopefully they can see me tomorrow.

[Lija]

did you completely seal both sides of the tank when they lived in there?

neurological damage in almost all cases is not reversible, vet won't be able to help you much with that, but what you can do is to lower humidity, completely change the substrate and do soaks for now in case toxic out is cause. I would also give reptiboost too.

[dpcsquid]

I thought the sides were completely sealed, but that's not really something I can be confident about. Do you think I should take him to the vet right away or do these other things first?

[dpcsquid]

In addition, could you please walk me through it? The soaks and such? How often, and how to give the reptiboost, etc. I really appreciate everyone's help on this.

[GrifTheGreat]

In addition, could you please walk me through it? The soaks and such? How often, and how to give the reptiboost, etc. I really appreciate everyone's help on this.

Soaking is simple depending on what soak you are using. A regular de-chlorinated soak of luke warm water no deeper than up to his chin for 15 minutes and then return the frog home.

A honey bath should be luke warm and of the same depth. Dissolve 3 to 4 drops of honey in the bath and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. As the bath cools have a second bath of plain de-chlorinated water of the same depth and soak again until the water cools or the frog has a bowel movement. Honey soaks are to provide an energy boost and to assist in relieveing constipation in the frog. It can also reduce the swelling of a prolapsed intestine.

Unflavored Pedialyte baths are to provide electrolytes and energy to sick and dehydrated frogs. The bath should be prepared at a 10 to 1 ratio. So for every 10 ounces de-chlorinated water add 1 ounce UNFLAORED PEDIALYTE. It must be unflavored. Soak for 20 minutes or until bath cools.

The Repta-Aid(Repta-Boost) has instruction on dosing. You'll have to gently but firmly pry his mouth open and administer the dose orally for best results. Use a plastic spoon, shopper card, or popsicle stick to open his mouth. Just squirt it on his tongue and let him swallow it.

[dpcsquid]

D'oh! Sorry, Grif, I wasn't specific enough. >_< How often should I be doing the detox baths? Do you think I should take him to the vet first or try these things out first?