Reddish Discoloration on Red Eye

[flybyferns]

Hello
My son bought a red eyed tree frog about three weeks ago. Tonight he noticed a small reddish patch on the frog's skin (seen on the right shoulder in the attached picture)
Is this anything to be concerned about?
Thanks,
Rob

Hi Rob,
I'm very sorry to have missed this thread.
I believe this could be a viral infection.
It requires medication(s) from a herp vet.
He will get better if treated properly.
Temporarily, you could use Noesporin ( or an equivalent ) ( WITHOUT PAIN RELIEVER)
Neosporin is a ( human) topical antibiotic ie used for minor abrasions
If neosporin is used with a pain reliever in it ... the pain reliever ingredient can kill the frog.
Apply daily to all spots until you can get to a vet.

It would be a good idea to get him into a hospital/quarantine tank.
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You could answer these questions so that we may all help to identify changes that may need to be made moving forward:
1-size of enclosure
2-# on inhabitants - specifically ( if there is another frog ---size differences ?)
3-humidity
4-temp
5-water - type - for both misting and soaking dish
6-materials used for substrate
7-enclosure set up i.e. plants( live or artificial) wood, bark etc -how were things prepared prior to being put into the viv
8-main food source
9-vitamins and calcium ? ( how often )
10-lighting
11-what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
12-when is the last time he ate
13-have you found poop lately
14-a photo would be great ( including the frog ) any little cell phone photo is fine

Lynn