Dumpy frog not well.

[busdriversrock]

I noticed about a week ago my dumpy, green goblin, not acting normal. He sits at his water dish, not usually in, is not eating, very dry and his eyes are almost always closed. I have a humidifier (repti humidifier) substrate is clean. I feed crickets and hornworms. Both are staples. My other dumpys are fine. NEED HELP.

[busdriversrock]

Here he is.

[irThumper]

Here he is.

Oh man, sorry but that looks BAD! I would get him out of the community tank and into a hospital/quarantine tank ASAP. Other then that you need to get that guy into a Pedialyte bath right away, don't wait! I have no idea at this point what might be wrong with him, but he looks severely dehydrated and wasted. I don't know if he can be saved, but as long as he is alive now is the time to try everything you can. Get some un-flavored non-colored Pedialyte and make a solution of 10% Pedialyte to dechlorinated water-- ReptiSafe helps to aid slime coat development and also adds electrolytes, so I'd get some of that to treat the water with, if you have a different brand recommended for all herps available then use that. Warm the solution so it is WARM but not hot to the touch and place froggy in a container that he can't climb out of (you can place a loose lid on it if you need to) and put enough of the Pedialyte/water solution in it until it is up to his chin. It wouldn't hurt to take a plain white paper towel, soak it in the solution and drip it over his back if he's not fully submerged. I'd soak him for about 30 minutes, then I'd set him up in a small critter keeper with a squishy mattress of plain white paper towels soaked in the solution and leave him in there for several hours. Make sure he is kept warm, but not where he can get over heated. Wrap something around the keeper (not on the top) to give him privacy.

From the looks of him I would highly suggest getting him to an experienced herp vet if you can. In the meantime here are some questions other folks here will want you to answer so they can better help determine what might be wrong with your frog. Copy and paste them into a new post and answer as many as you can, for any you don't know just type "Don't know". I hope something can be done for him and he pulls through!

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


...and I'm going to add one: When did you see the frog shed last? I noticed what seemed to be a dried curl of skin on his side in that pic, and I wondered if he got stuck during shedding due to dehydration?

[Heatheranne]

I agree. Waiting for answers. He looks dehydrated. Please answer questions so we may help you.

[irThumper]

I agree. Waiting for answers. He looks dehydrated. Please answer questions so we may help you.

I'm wondering if distilled water has been used for him... but he said the other frogs seemed fine, so until he replies back it's anyone's guess...