Need help identifying problem

[Kain]

Yesterday when I woke up and took a look at my White's Tree Frog, I found a very long string of what seems to be mucus in his water dish, and there was another string still attached to his rear. I collected both and placed them in a bottle, and I'm worried he might have some kind of worms again. He had worms a few years ago, but I would find them in his poops (or close to since they would break out of it and move before dying). This time there was no poop, it was just a stringy substance, although there might have been very small traces of fecal matter, I'm not entirely sure since it might have just been substrate.

I don't really have an exotic vet around, he used to be close by but has moved. Can worms just.. leave like that or do they absolutely need to be in a solid poop? He acts like he always does, which is unlike the last time he had worms. He climbs all over the place and has a healthy appetite. As I mentioned, I saved what I found in a bottle, would a normal vet be able to identify if it's worms or not?

[Frogger00]

Could you post a picture? It's hard to say, but it could be something as simple as some uneaten shed skin, or like you said, worms. A vet would definitely be able to identify it for you.


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[Kain]

They're in the area I circled. It's nothing like the worms he had years ago but I know there's different kinds.

[Frogger00]

Yeah, might be worth getting that checked out by a vet.


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[Kain]

I got another picture, I noticed it sort of had structure when I held it up to the light. There's these little rectangular shapes, which probably isn't a good sign..

[Frogman1031]

Hello and welcome to the frog forum !

That looks like some kind of parasite . I would schedule an appointment ASAP.

In the case that it is something else, can you please answer these questions specifically and with numbering?



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

[irThumper]

I was going to say maybe it's shed skin but then I read rectangular shapes... like segments? Crud... I think you've got a tapeworm Put it in a bottle of rubbing alcohol to preserve it. You definitely need a frog vet (any vet really I'd think) for something like this, imo.

[Frogger00]

I was going to say maybe it's shed skin but then I read rectangular shapes... like segments? Crud... I think you've got a tapeworm Put it in a bottle of rubbing alcohol to preserve it. You definitely need a frog vet (any vet really I'd think) for something like this, imo.

I was thinking the same thing about shed skin.


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[irThumper]

Here's a reptile article that mentions the various kinds of pesticides these guys (and frogs) can get Reptile Worms

[irThumper]

And specifically about tapeworms ans flukes Tapeworm And Fluke Treatment For Reptiles