Hi there,

Sorry to come here with only emergencies - but I have a Reed Frog (which, I think, is Hyperolius mitchelli) who is just over two years old. Over the past week or so he has been exhibiting symptoms of lethargy, an aversion to eating, and generally not being his usual active self. His skin has taken on a darker shade, and his limbs have thinned. Something, as well, I had noticed (it seemed to depend on the light), but the skin on his back wasn't as smooth as it had been.

He has been living in a tall ten gallon tank on his own. It is spot-cleaned daily, with regular water changes and enclosure wipe-downs. He is fed small-medium dusted crickets that have been fed kale/carrots. He has been plump, bright orange, and rather happy for most of the time I have had him.

In the past two days, he has shown an aversion, or perhaps an inability to climbing, staying on the ground (which he only does to hunt). This morning I removed him from his previous enclosure into a smaller, clean, simple environment that includes some leaves to sit on, fresh water, and a light source for warmth.

I am wondering if anyone has had this problem, or has an inkling of what this could be? Hyperoilus doesn't seem a too-common frog to keep, so any disorder/disease specific source has eluded me.

I would very much appreciate any knowledge you could share to help us through this, thank you -