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    Jace
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    I'm afraid I have no experience with that type of behaviour, nor have I heard of it before. But I have to say, that is one adorable frog! I hope he continues to thrive and I would love to see more pictures of him as he grows. I have heard of frogs with completely black eyes, but I have yet to read a decent explanation as to why it happens. Best of luck with him.

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    crhoads18
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    It may also be important to know that the tadpoles were wild caught. I say he is Hyla veriscolor because the others were, but that MAY not be the case. I just thought I would add this bit of information in case it helps.

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    TheMaskedMan
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    Question?.....so were the other 2 that you thought that died?....really die??? Or do you think they were faking it too?..

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    crhoads18
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMaskedMan View Post
    Question?.....so were the other 2 that you thought that died?....really die??? Or do you think they were faking it too?..
    I have wondered this too since Respawn does it. However, I do think they were dead. They were on their backs in the moss and looked slimy and they had started to sink in. They actually started to deteriorate when they died where Respawn looked the same that night as he had that morning.

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    TheMaskedMan
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    Yea thats sounds like they were dead.... Frogs are delicate, one momment they are fine, turn around for a momment and they are dead. Ive had a few die for no apparent reason.

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    Eel Noob
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    Interesting to find out how that dark eye would turn out like.

    They're even smaller than when I first rescued mines.

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    That's somewhat disturbing. I wonder if it's a voluntary response. "Respawn" is an excellent name for him though

    I recently ran across a Green frog, Rana Clamitans, that had near-pitch black eyes (picture is attached). Its body was the darkest I had ever seen though, unlike your little Gray whose appearance is otherwise normal. I have no idea what causes this.
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