Faking His Death

[charlamanda]

Oh, I forgot! Where did you find these guys? Is the water poluted, that you know of, or is it in an area that has a lot of run off from a roadway, factory or anything else that could harm the frogs?

If it is an enviromental toxin I am wondering if there is something you could try like, folic acid or something benign for the frog that could either neutralize or detoxify the frog without harming it?
Can anyone suggest something like this for her to try? or can she give the frog any supplements like Ca or Mg or a Pedialyte bath at this stage of developement that won't harm the froglet?
Is there anything she can give the frog for seizures, if thats what it is, like phenobarb, primadone..etc. that is appropriate for a frog or don't vets bother treating a frog with seizure disorders?
*******Since I am only comfortable and knowlegable with humans and other pets (dogs, cats and rabbits) DO NOT try anything I suggested until someone with frog experience or a Vet says it's ok, I don't want to harm your little guy with my lack of experience with them.
Best of luck and hopefully someone will have some answers for you.

[crhoads18]

I played with the brightness and contrast of the first picture, and as you can see he does have pupils. In a bit of a rush now, I'll post more later.

[charlamanda]

That is reassuring, you do have yourself an enigma! This is good news, since, as I am sure your familiar with, when a person has some neurological trauma, head injury, the first thing you check are pupilary response to light, if your froglet is reacting..thats a very good sign. I am still a bit concerned with the flip and flop menuver..has he she still been doing that and how often?
I'll check back later when you can write more, I'd really like to help you get to the bottom of this so you can help your little froglet. Did you name him/her yet?