Giant bullfrog rescue

[Buck Rogers]

Hi all

Unfortunatly the Bullfrog never made it. I took it in to a local vet and a week later it passed away under anesthetic. The Bullfrog's left front arm was completely shattered, jaw bone cracked at the back and multiple fractures to the spine. If a Bullfrogs jaw is split in the front they can work on it and it can easily survive, but they put it under to amputate the leg and it never came out from the anesthetic after that.

[willtilian]

well that is a horrible story but atleast you tried to help instead of leaving it on the side of the road.

[onedge30]

Sorry to hear that. You did what you could.

I had just looked at this thread last night. I was going to pm you today and ask for an update.

Did you see any other frogs or breeding activity during this period? pics?

[Kevin1]

Sorry to hear the frog did not make it.

[Jace]

Sorry to hear about the frog. Your dedication and committment never ceases to amaze and inspire me. Though not every adventure can have a positive ending, I wish you and everyone that you work with all the best in your efforts.

[Buck Rogers]

Sorry to hear that. You did what you could.

I had just looked at this thread last night. I was going to pm you today and ask for an update.

Did you see any other frogs or breeding activity during this period? pics?

None whats so ever, the same day I took the one in that I found there was another one in the same area that had its front legged squashed as well that was brought in, but nothing else.

We have had a week of rains now and I think if I go out tonight or tomorrow night I might find something. But to get to the breeding ponds is a little bit risky because they tend to fall in areas with high crime rates so walking around there can be hazardous to your health

But a friend of mine was up in an area near the Kruger Park where there are high volumes of African Bullfrog and various other species, and he said there was no activity there either... very odd.

[Beardo]

You did all you could, which is very noble. unfortunately you can't save them all.