female frogs in captivity

[herpdoc]

thanks for the reply...after searching around i figured someone would post this. yea the funny is it was not edematous, have any "red leg" symptoms. it was perfectly healthy appearing the day before but just stopped eating the next day, became lethargic and hypotonic and died.


1. Tank Size and volume of water in it (full, 1/2 filled, etc.)
30 gallon long, half filled with water to a depth of 3 inches, enough for the filter to run.

2. Number of inhabitants including all frogs and any fish?
2 adult leopard frogs, no fish.

3. Water source and any conditioner treatments?
Water is treated with reptisafe dechlorinator with calcium

4. Water Temperature and how is it heated (if so)?
75-78oF, room temp

5. Water chemistry levels: pH; Ammonia (NH3); Nitrites (NO2); Nitrates (NO3)? Note that if you do not have test kits, most aquariums/pet shops will do complimentary tests if you take a clean water sample.
haven't measured this in a while and dont have a kit but the tank is loaded with aquatic plants that would help with this; water is also changed 1/3 volume weekly

6. Describe any filter system including model and media?[/COLOR]
30 gallon turtle filter

7. Substrate type?
gravel and rocks

8. Tank set-up (plants (live or artificial), driftwood, hide outs and other decor? - How were things prepared prior to being put into the tank?
java moss (lots), crytocoryne. "artifical mushroom ledge)

9. Main frog staple food and any treats? How often you feed?
red wriggler worms and crickets, feed every other day

10. CA, vitamins, and any other additives used (how often)?
CA powdering

11. Lighting set-up and hours it's used?
low wat UVAB light, 8hrs 5 days a week

12. When is the last time frog ate?
day before death

13. Have you found poop lately?
yes

14. A picture would be helpful including frog and tank (any including cell phone pics are fine).
don't have a camera and my phone is a clam shell

15. How old is the frog?
unsure, large adult for the species

16. How long have you owned him/her?
8 mo

17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred?
wild

18. Any medications in the water (treatment dosis and for how long)?
none

19. Any salt in water (how much)?
none

20. Is the tank kept in a high or low traffic area?
low traffic, minimal stress

21. Describe tank maintenance to include water changes, cleaning, media changes, etc.).
weekly 1/3 water changes (i think anything more frequent would cause the plants to die), stools sucked up daily (obv i miss a few)

[Psychotic]

Frogs can die from being egg bound. However it's pretty rare. They generally reabsorb them if not laid with no problem.

[Mentat]

Leopard frogs can live close to 10 years, so unless you captured an old female, something shortened her life. Since we don't know the water chemical status, can't comment on that. Water changes are good, would not replace all the filter's media at same time because doing so will create a mini cycle. Only other thing noted is that from description, your tank is all water set-up and most care articles recommend 1/4 of tank with substrate (3-4 in. of shredded coco) for frog to burrow if desired.

Appears only thing left to do is observe the others for any similar signs, and take frog(s) to veterinary with frog amphib/reptile experience ASAP if those symptoms recur. Good luck !