Damaged Frogs

[MsBlueRose]

Darkening in color can mean several things. Either they are changing color because of the temperature change, or back ground, or humidity; or it could mean that they are ready to die. When a frog is sick or injured it will often times change color and become very dark. It may lose it's patterns and markings all together. I had this happen to two of my Grey Tree Frogs a few years ago. Do you know what kind of frogs you got from the pet store. It does not sound like they are water frogs, since u said the crickets were walking around in the cage? And also, crickets are very good at hiding. If the frogs did not eat them, they will instinctively find a place to hide so they do not become lunch later on. I would advise raising the heat just slightly for the frogs, the extra warmth will help them heal since they are cold blooded creatures. Make sure the frogs are soaking too, if they are not going into the water on their own try and place them at the edge of the bowl so they are positioned half in and half out of the water. Watch to make sure they don't fall in and drown, even frogs can drown. But they must soak. You can also mist them a few times a day with pure spring water. Always use spring water, tap water has race metals and chlorine in it and will eventually kill even a healthy frog. I hope this helps! Good lucky with the babies, I do hope they ate the crickets?!

[MsBlueRose]

Oh and by the way; if possible, can you please post some pics of the frogs and the information you gathered from the pets store about the vet visit and injuries (how the were received, if possible). I know I can assist you better if I have all the information. Thank you for your time. I hope the little guys are doing at least a little better?!

Sincerely;
MsBlueRose