So bummed

[Kurt]

I just lost one of my Colorado River toads. It was the little one that John had given me, so it especially bothers me, as I feel I kind of let him down. The toad came down with edema and was brought to the vet a week ago last Wednesday. He put it on a strong regimen of anti-biotics and the edema disappeared in the last day or two, and he appeared to be improving. I never missed a dosage. I went to medicate it tonight and found it dead. I feel like such a failure.

On top of that, I believe one of my tigers has a fungal infection, possibly chytridomycosis. So I am using terbinafine hydrochloride for the first time and hoping for the best. Chances are its not chytrid, but that doesn't make me less nervous.

[hyla]

Thats terrible! Didnt you lose another one not too long ago? Im sorry Kurt..

[Ebony]

Im so sorry Kurt. You should not feel you failed as you did all you could do. I hope things work out for you with the treatment for your Tigers. Good luck.

[daziladi]

That's sad news Kurt. All of us know you've done everything you could and I'm sure that includes John, too. There was a special on PBS tonight dealing with Amphibians and illness, well you already know its a problem everywhere. Best of luck with the treatment for the others... sure is a chitty way to end your night.

[Paul Rust]

So sorry to hear this Kurt. I know it doesn't help to say that you are not a failure at times like this but you certainly aren't. I hope your treatment is succesful for the Tigers. Please let us know.

[scribbles]

I'm so sorry Kurt. You did all that could be done. Best of luck with your Tiger. I had to put my 17 year old cat to sleep today, so I can sympathize.

[Kurt]

I am so sorry about your cat.

Thanks everybody. This year I lost not only the Colorado River toad, but one of my tomato frogs, one of my adult red-eyes (thankfully not one of the breeders), two fire-bellied toads, all of my cave salamanders, and a barred tiger salamander. Snakes are so much easier and reptile medicine is so much more advanced than amphibian medicine.

I have seen the Thun Green Line when it first aired, but it is worth watching again, so I did. Next month I think I will buy the DVD.

[scribbles]

I am so sorry about your cat.

Thank you.

[SethD]

This year I lost not only the Colorado River toad, but one of my tomato frogs, one of my adult red-eyes (thankfully not one of the breeders), two fire-bellied toads, all of my cave salamanders, and a barred tiger salamander. Snakes are so much easier and reptile medicine is so much more advanced than amphibian medicine.[/COLOR]

Losses happen, but that does seem quite a lot to lose in one year unless your dealing with fresh imports that fail to become established in spite of best efforts. Were these long term captives that had been doing well? If so you must be having pretty bad luck. I am particularly surprised at the fbt's and the Colorado river toad as those are usually quite hearty and are not normally prone to disease when kept in suitable conditions(as I assume they were).