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    Default Leucistic ADF?

    Hello!

    I've recently acquired 2 teeny ADFs for Christmas. After doing some research it's looking like the average ADF looks pretty much the same (greens..black spots). However one of the 2 I received is actually a whitish grey or beige type colour whom I've named Zoom.

    Zoom doesn't seem sick or anything but I wanted an opinion on why he/she is this colour? Is there such thing as a leucistic ADF? (note I'm asking about leucism and not albinism)

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    I've googled and found other Lucy ADFs that do look similar, but I'm a worry wart and just wanted to double check with others that might be able to tell for sure xD;

    Also at what age/size can you typically be able to tell if you have a male or female? I really see no difference between the two I have other than a slight size variation (and colour obviously). Would I have to wait till mating season to tell? (note I understand the basics of how to tell the difference. I have done some reading.) Either both mine are female or they havnt matured yet I'm guessing.

    thank you for your time!

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    Default Re: Leucistic ADF?

    I don't think your frog is leucistic. The "normal" ADFs are actually a small variety of species and the variances in color are normal even within the same species. There are some on the market right now though that I have seen referred to as "blond", but they are white, not grey.

    You should be able to sex them in a few months.

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    Default Re: Leucistic ADF?

    I think it is perfectly normal coloring,
    The one I have is the same and she is over a year old.
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    Sorry it is not the best picture.

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