Back Leg Issues

[Leefrogs]

I read somewhere u give frogs extra calcium after a bout of hypothermia, which is what I assume is what's going on. Did u ever get word or advice back from any1?

[JBear]

He dissappeared into the crevices/leaves/pothos early yesterday. I don't know if there has been any sort of rebound. I am nervous to go wripping through the tank and stress him anymore than needed. I am desperately trying to be patient!

Thanks for the concern and care, I will keep you all updated.

JBear

[JBear]

It is strange. His legs are limp, and useless, yet I saw him climbing pothos, and eating FFs, and also found a poop nugget. I don't know if he is recovering, fading, or simply surviving... His legs are still a bit swollen, but seem to be lessening... I am at a loss for what to do... Any advice would be very appreciated!

JBear

[bshmerlie]

It looks like you only have two options at this point. Either take him to the vet or wait it out. Leave him quiet and undisturbed. Don't fuss with him at all..just mist and feed.

[JBear]

Here is the update...

He hunts and eats with a ton of vigor! He often misses FF's when they are off of the ground though(Like on pothos or an Oak Leaf)??? When the FFs are passing by his front feet or face, he is on target. He actively stalks FFs, and just has a no quit attitude. But, as we know, nature tends to put on a show of health until the end.

Maybe this is significant,maybe not... He has never(to my knowledge) been to the right side of the Viv. Like he is simply staying in a few spots here and there, but never traveling far beyond...

JBear

[Leefrogs]

Did u read anything on the calcium after cold exposure. I'm glad he's moving around and eating, I hope he heals.

[John]

It's impossible to diagnose something like this over the internet - it's an internal problem after all. The cold has been known to cause problems for dart frogs and that's why I haven't been shipping since early November. I've read the thread you started about this on dendroboard and I think you got some sound observations, except Susan (Earthfrog there) likes to blame everything on chytrid. I sincerely doubt it's the problem. Get the frog to a vet or play it by ear.