Hi-
One of our FBTs started swimming/crawling abnormally -- i.e. swimming in circles to the left or hopping to the left. I isolated him for 4 days in a hospital tank (w/ shallow water dish) where he seemed to maintain color, appetite, etc. but has a severe problem moving in a straight line. His limbs seems to be intact and when still all appear to function correctly. He's been returned to the main tank but has not changed his swimming form so I'll have to put him back in the shallow dish tank until he improves. He used to be very active -- leaping to grab crickets so I was assuming broken limb or pulled muscle or even ear infection. See avi Seen this before? The other frog is fine. Thanks in advance for any guidance.
1. Size of enclosure: 29L gallon
2. # of inhabitants - specifically other frogs and size differences: 2 FBT, similar size.
3. Humidity: 60-80%.
4. Temperature: 77 degrees in the water
5. Water - type - for both misting and soaking dish: Treated water
6. Materials used for substrate: gravel on the bottom, river rocks
7. Enclosure set up i.e. plants (live or artificial), wood, bark and other materials: live plant, artificial driftwood, slate waterfall, river rock
- How were things prepared prior to being put into the viv: rinsed with hot water, air dried
8. Main food source: Crickets
9. Vitamins and calcium? (how often): Once a week
10. Lighting: Daylight flourescent 8 hours
11. What is being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure: submersible water heater
12. When is the last time he/she ate: w/in 24 hours
13. Have you found poop lately: Yes.
14. A pic would be helpful including frog and enclosure (any including cell phone pic is fine): link to movie of swimming <video>http://db.tt/kWChH1pP</video>
15. How old is the frog: unknown
16. How long have you owned him/her: 1 month
17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred: unknown - Pet Smart
18. Frog food- how often and if it is diverse, what other feeders are used as treats: Crickets, weekly dusting
19. How often the frog is handled: Never been handled
20. Is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area: low
21. Describe enclosure maintenance (water changes, cleaning, etc): 30% water change every 2 weeks with 'stale and treated' water. Carbon and biofilter (cycled water).
If the video links don't work.. AVI, MPEG, MP4 here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2xrea247py9au7h/ZEGgK7T1J2





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