white spot on RETF nose

[ackeon]

Please help! Is this a case of noserub that I hear about, that you treat with neosporin? Or is this some kind of bacterial/fungal infection? The new RETF has been eating and soaking and acting normal....

[flybyferns]

Please help! Is this a case of noserub that I hear about, that you treat with neosporin? Or is this some kind of bacterial/fungal infection? The new RETF has been eating and soaking and acting normal....

Could this be stuck calcium powder ?
Is it possible this could be a burn?
Could you post other photos?

[ackeon]

yeah, here are some more, this is as close as I could get.

[flybyferns]

Could this be stuck calcium powder ?
Is it possible this could be a burn?

[ackeon]

I can't imagine it would be a burn, There is a screen top, and then a ceramic heater at night which is suspended off the cage, possibly calcium powder?? On closer inspection it doesn't really look like it. I guess I shouldn't brush his nose to find out though, eh? Since their skin is so sensitive and all? Hopefully he'll lick it off if that's what it is?

[flybyferns]

He looks very healthy.
Hopefully he will soak and shed tonight ?
I would give it it another night?
See what others think.
A rub would not be white like this.
I worry about putting neosporin that close to his eyes?

You could email Dr Frye,
I'm thinking he would suggest Silversulfadiazene for a nose rub? Don't know?
You really should the have it anyway. He could expedite the shipping.
The silversulfadiazene is much thinner ... it is used when there is a need for a topical antibiotic and/or anti-fungal
It works more quickly as well.
http://www.frogforum.net/tree-frogs/...-prepared.html

Lynn

[ackeon]

I did speak to dr frye but he doesn't ship those medications outside the US, does anyone know where one could get them I. Canada? A regular pharmacist? Or a vet?

[Heatheranne]

Try a very gentle misting over top of him, not directly at his face. Calcium directly on their outer skin can cause irritation if there too long. He may have just gotten in on himself when eating his crickets.

Lynn is right, SSD cream in diluted solution from a vet is likely what they'd prescribe. If it is still there tomorrow after a misting I'd see if you can get the cream from a local vet.

It does not look like the usual nose rub or infection. Crossing fingers!

Please keep us posted.

[ackeon]

You were right! It must have been calcium, because it's gone now, and he's looking happy and healthy.

[flybyferns]

I'm glad he is okay. He really looks good !

Sorry. I didn't notice you are in Canada.
As Heath has suggested-I guess the best thing to do........?........is to contact a near-by herp vet.
At least you have a list of supplies.
or
Do you have a friend in the US?

Lynn

[flybyferns]

You were right! It must have been calcium, because it's gone now, and he's looking happy and healthy.

ackeon,
May I respectfully suggest that you might closely examine and/or consider trimming the little (center) points on your 'brom" plant?
Our sweet little red eyed tree frogs are not the sharpest tools in the shed.
I picture him diving right into it . Sometimes they can be , well, really dumb !!!!
What do you think?