Hi. I'm new. Help.

[Kurt]

Do not release any tadpoles or froglets from this batch. Not yet at least. These tadpoles look to be infected. If you can seperate the bloated ones and watch them. An infection like this can be caused by unsanitary water conditions, so make sure that you keep the tank(s) clean. Hold on to the froglets for now to make sure they are healthy before releasing. You may also want to consult a vet.

[John]

Oh yes don't release any of them - the healthy ones probably carry whatever it is that is causing the bloating. Better to euthanise these than let them go (sorry!).

[rockey2]

The two pictures are of the same tadpole. There is one other large one. The others appear to be healthy. The baby frogs are climbing all over and the tadpoles go into an eating frenzy when I feed them, which is about eight times a day. Most of the baby frogs have tails but they are staying out of the water. Do you know a vet that knows anything about frogs in Palm Beach County or Broward County Florida? I am in Boca Raton.

Rockey

[John]

I don't have much American vet info I'm afraid.

[Kurt]

Do you know a vet that knows anything about frogs in Palm Beach County or Broward County Florida? I am in Boca Raton.

Rockey

No, but try here and see wha you can find.
http://www.browardcountyvma.org/findavet.php

Also get into contract with a local herp society, at the very least they can help you find a vet.

Sawgrass Herpetological Society
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/sawgrass/

The Calusa Herpetological Society Of Southwest Florida
http://www.calusaherp.org/
I believe the legendary Bill Love is member of Calusa.

[rockey2]

Thank you everyone who answered. I have not found a frog vet. I tried calling some of the local societies, but I have not gotten to talk to anyone. A lot of the numbers have been disconnected. Is there an antibiotic that I can get at a pet shop that I should use to treat the water?

Rockey

[Kurt]

I don't really know if there is. Sorry.

[John]

Rockey - to the best of my knowledge, all of the antibiotics in question are by prescription only. You're looking for something with Polymyxin B sulfate combined with another broad spectrum antibiotic. I can't recall off the top of my head what is and is not toxic to frogs but I have a feeling that either Bacitracin or Neomycin is toxic to amphibians and that is what is commonly available in general animal eye ointment.

[rockey2]

Thank you John. I was thinking of using tetracycline to treat the water. It comes in packets. I can buy it at Pet Smart without a prescription. The tadpoles do not look well, although they are eating goldfish food. A few have died. I separated them from the baby frogs. The froglettes are active and look okay. I don't know what to do about the tadpoles. I think I got in over my head. I have my pool cleaned and treted once a week. You can imagine my surprise when one morning I saw hundreds of tiny tadpoles in the pool, and the next day I found a large amount of eggs. I have always loved frogs. I have all kinds of frog stuff like statues, necklaces, etc. but I never expected to have live frogs. I don't know if the tadpoles will make it, but I'll try. I really appreciate your help.

Rockey