Need help with leopard frog!!

[Lyndsay Hausken]

The leg in the water is still twitching but it is slowing down

[Frogman1031]

Is he still able to move and swim fine? If not he may be having a muscle spasm. I'm not sure if the same is true for frogs but in humans muscle spasms don't last long and go away. If after a couple days the leg is still twitching then i would consult a vet. Monitor him closely nonetheless

[Lija]

Hi, would you please answer these questions so we can help you better




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

[Lyndsay Hausken]

Hi, would you please answer these questions so we can help you better




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

I believe it is a northern leopard frog, my son got him at a local pond. Have had him for about a year. Was a little frog when we got him. No medications and was seperat from the second leopard frog for around a month before together; together for a yr now. they have fake plants and coconut substrate. Usually eats crickets who are fed vitamin powder prior to feeding time, sometimes butterworms or wax worm.Though has not shown much interest in waxworms. Last crickets were a week ago, and a couple butterworms since then. There is two leopard frogs around same size in 20 gallon tank. Usually try to free feed but will feed in ten gal encloser if cleaning something with tank. They are in my room away from a lot of traffice, usually only myself and the kids handle but wash hands beforehand after. He has not done this ever before and never had any issues. It seem better today no twitch that I can tell and is moving around like usual. Sorry am working from cell phone at moment.

[DigitalPunk]

Thanks for the response Lyndsay, When you get back in front of a computer please respond to the questions posted by Lija. Please paste the questions she posted into your response and put your answer beside each question. This will help our experienced staff and forum members to best help you sort this out.

Thank you

Paul