I've had a white's tree frog for a couple months now, she was very very young when we first got her and she had been growing and adapting very well. I got home last night and she was floating in her water as if she had been struggling for a bit then gave up. I quickly took her out and held her until she got back to semi-normal then proceeded to feed her. She seemed fine the rest of the night and this morning (I switched her water dish to a very, very shallow one) and it appeared as though she was getting back to normal. This afternoon I went to check on her and it looked as if she was having a seizure, on her back on the floor of the cage, legs outstretched and twitching. It seemed as though she was struggling to breathe but after a few minutes she got back to normal size, so I put her in a mixture of 1 part pedialyte to 10 parts treated water (as I have seen online), she calmed down after that and got her energy back. She has been lethargic all day and sleeping most of the day which I think is relatively normal for a nocturnal frog. She just sat in her water again and shed but I'm just wondering what could possibly be the cause? If anybody has any insight or any info that could help please let me know!!
Hi,
So sorry your having trouble.
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QUESTIONS
1----what 'kind' of frog is it ( what species)
2----please include a photo of the frog
3----Please include a photo of the frog's current enclosure
4----size of enclosure ( W" x D" x H" )
5----# on inhabitants - ( if there is another frog --- is there a size difference ? )
6----has or was the frog kept with a different species or with any other tank mate
7----is there a new tank mate----was the new tank mate quarantined
8----what is the typical humidity level
9----what temperature is maintained
10---what is, specifically, being used to maintain the temperature of the enclosure
11---describe the enclosure lighting ( very specifically)
12---describe enclosure maintenance ( water changes, cleaning etc)
13---what kind of water is used
-----for misting
-----for the frog's soaking dish
-----is de-chlorinator used / what brand
14---material(s) used for substrate - be very specific
15---enclosure set up:
-----if recent - describe how the enclosure was cleaned
-----plants( live or artificial) if artificial plants are used are they plastic or fabric
-----describe wood, bark , and background materials
16---when is the last time the frog ate
17---have you found poop lately
18---how often is the frog fed
19---what size feeder is given
20---what other feeders are used as treats
21---what is the frog's main food source
22---do feeders roam free in the enclosure or is the frog bowl fed
23---vitamins - what brand and how often
24---calcium - what brand and how often
25---was the frog without calcium for any period of time
26---approximate age of the frog
27---how long have you owned the frog
28---who cared for the frog before you
29---is the frog wild caught or captive bred
30---how often the frog is handled -- are gloves used ( what kind of gloves)
31---is the enclosure kept in a high or low traffic area
30---has or was the frog properly quarantined (yes or no)
-----for how long
32---has the frog been treated with any medication:
-----for what
-----name of medication
-----for how long
-----what dose
-----was medication prescribed by a herp vet
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she's a white's tree frog
she lives in the cage alone and has never had a mate
temperature, humidity and lighting is all normal
Clean water every night and cleans the cage on a regular basis
use dechlorinated water
everything in the cage itself is normal, we have pervious experience and a lot of friends who have helped create the enclosure.
She was totally fine until last night. the last time she ate was last night and she pooped this morning. We use calcium powder that we sprinkle a few times a week.
Would you please be more specific and answer all questions. Dont think we are picky, but definition of normal is different for different people. There are so many things that could go wrong, it is very hard to point what is wrong over internet without seeing frog in person, all information, specific information in particular, is crucial for us to try to help you.
Please include pic of a frog and its enclosure too.
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