RETF Leg shaking and curled toes?

[Paul Rust]

Hi,
I raise A.moreletii (Black Eyed Leaf Frogs)
I have seen this behavior in my big female. It seems to happen every few months and doesnt seem to bother her. Some will say it is calcium deficiency but I assure you in my case it isn't and probably not in your case either. Mine dont always tuck up tight either. I wouldn't really worry too much unless color changes or feeding stops.

[Lorne]

Thank you very much for the quick reply! I just finished brushing my teeth.

The only two things I was thinking was either a calcium def. (which I thought unlikely due to my gut loading) or impaction.

I will keep an eye out for any sort of color changes and as far as feeding goes out of the 11 crickets that were in the bowl only 2 were left. I also find what I think to be healthy amounts of poop which I take out.

[Paul Rust]

They are probably just fine.
Welcome to the forum!

[Kurt]

Are you dusting with calcium, because got loading won't do it alone. I have a red-eye the moment that has a similar problem and the vet thinks its hypocalcemia. So up the calcium. Also only use distilled in your mister, its too clean for the water bowl. Use dechlorinated tap water for that.

While I have you here, could you please post your location and country in your profile? It helps us to help you.

[Paul Rust]

I should have mentioned that I dust as well with calcium, so I have almost ruled that out in my case. If you don't dust, Kurt is right.

[IgbyKibbits]

Just a quick question while we are discussing it: I know the general rule is to calcium/vitamin dust once a week. Just like humans, can you "over dust/vitamin" feed?

I would imagine so, but I was wondering if anyone has concrete experience/research relating.

Thanks!

[Lorne]

Yea I dust once a week with some calcium, sorry forgot to mention that. And I'm not sure about Frogs, but I know other types of reptiles can develop different sorts of problems with too much dusting.

Also I was wondering why you suggested the dechloro water for the dish?

[Kurt]

I dust with every feeding and I have no problems. Not all dust makes it into the frog, so keep that in mind.