Experienced opinion needed. Is this "red leg"?

[AbranV]

I could use a little help, one of my PCF's was hanging out on the glass tonight and I got a really good look at its legs.

Could you take a look and see if this could be red leg syndrome?

[tgampper]

Red leg is caused by several kinds of bacteria such as Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, Proteus, Citrobacter, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli. It comes on quickly and fatal if not treated. Symptoms include loss of appetite, reduced activity, bloated look, hemorrhages and ulcers forming in the leg or groin area. Without an expert opinion, I would treat it as red leg (unless, of course it is the frog's natural coloring). Treatment includes a regimen of antibiotics. One note of caution, providing treatment without expert guidance may be more harmful than good. The rule of thumb when keeping frogs, preventing disease is much easier than treating. Most infections can be prevented by maintaining proper water conditions (temperature, sanitation and chemistry) and a clean habitat. Always isolate any infected frogs.

[BeckyM]

My Eastern Gray looks a bit pinker when stressed out or after a large amount of hopping and climbing in the tank. This alaways fades after bouts of inactivity though.

It's possible, but, if it fades away after resting, you shouldn't have any issues on your hands.

Then again, I'm no vet.

[AbranV]

These weren't the best quality. I got a better look at him tonight and his legs seem more orange than red. I think its just how he is? I'll keep an extra eye on him to be sure

[deranged chipmunk]

Not the best pics, but if the frog is acting normally, I would say no, it's not red leg.


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