New to frogs and need help

[Kisa]

Ginger's advice is good, but please post pictures. If there is a problem with the little one's back legs visually then it could be any number of problems which are serious, but it's hard to diagnose if we can't see what it looks like.

Other than that, how long have to had the frogs? Some just take longer than others to acclimate, maybe your timid one is just more frightened than the other and needs time to adjust. Try to keep them in a quiet, dark room, make sure you have the right heating requirements, and just have them in a quiet calm environment for a little while. I covered the sides of my baby White's and now my P. Tomopterna's viv to make them feel more comfortable and safe. If there are no signs visually of the a problem with it's legs, then it could just be stressed out and needs time. Just test out some of these methods and see if they work, otherwise posting pictures would be the best thing you could do, maybe even video if you can do that, so experts can see how he moves.

I hope our info helps you, it's always sad to see a little frog in need. ):

[ShadowFrogLover21]

Thanks, I'll try these out. I haven't been able to see anything visually, it's just like his legs have quit working. I've had them for just over a week and the first few days he was hopping around just fine and eating more than my other one. Now when he tries to move he drags himself.

[Kisa]

Thanks, I'll try these out. I haven't been able to see anything visually, it's just like his legs have quit working. I've had them for just over a week and the first few days he was hopping around just fine and eating more than my other one. Now when he tries to move he drags himself.

This sounds similar to a problem that another member recently had with their dart frogs. Apparently this problem manifested right after the frogs were shipped and there is a possibility the problem was caused because of a temperature drop in shipping.

Here's a link to the thread, I hope it helps you:

http://www.frogforum.net/dart-frog-h...eg-issues.html

Raise the temp and let's see if that works.

[Leefrogs]

dragging himself and not hopping well are different. If he's dragging himself he may have fell and broke something. Probably should take him to a vet.

[ShadowFrogLover21]

Update: Unfortunately, my frog died while at the vet office. He did some tests and said that my frog had 'Dropsy'. He told me there was nothing I could have done, but I still feel terrible.

[bshmerlie]

Sorry to hear about your frog. Make sure you are dusting your feeders with the proper vitamins and calcium.

[Kisa]

Update: Unfortunately, my frog died while at the vet office. He did some tests and said that my frog had 'Dropsy'. He told me there was nothing I could have done, but I still feel terrible.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your frog...at least he's no longer in pain. You should clean out the tank he was in so the bacteria from his illness doesn't transfer to the other frog in the tank.

[Ebony]

Im so sorry Miranda. Don't feel bad, unfortunately these things do happen with keeping pets. I know how you feel.