From Full Fed to Too Skinny...? :(

[Jessalyn]

These little dudes look perfectly normal for wild froglets. The wild ones tend to use more energy than in captivity and also I've noticed when they're young their leg bones are very noticeable. I would still keep an eye on them though just in case as I am no expert here's some wild ones I've seen at work (I work in the middle of nowhere so no pesticides or anything like that)




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[Strider18]

That one on the left is what my frog usually looks like Right now she is skinny since I haven't been able to get any more caterpillars :P I am hoping to get a few more in the next couple of days and I wanted to breed them I will let everyone know how it is going after quarantine is over (which will probably we in 5 weeks or so)!

[Mentat]

I'm sorry; but myself think those frogs are either not receiving the proper nourishment or are full of parasites . Please answer the below posted questions so we can have a better idea of why they suddenly became so skinny that their bones are very visible. Thank you!

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