Need Some Help, possibly sick White's :(

[EZweasel]

I have had five whites’ tree frogs. Two of them adjusted fine to my tanks with no problem, while the other three wanted to bury themselves. Well, with one of the WTF's I kept rooting up and misting him and giving him food. He ate for a while, but eventually became so stressed that he died. The other two, which I currently own, I left buried until they were ready to come out on their own. Eventually they started coming out with no problem at all. It took them a couple of weeks. I think that sometimes these frogs may become more easily stressed than we tend to think. Just because they are smiling doesn't mean they aren't afraid. If they have nowhere to hide they are more than likely going to dig.

[Kisa]

You're absolutely right EZweasel. I'm sorry to hear about your loss by the way, I don't know what I would do if I lost one of mine...D: I have had both of these frogs for nearly a month now and Bruce Willis seemed to be adjusting fine until I noticed s/he was burying him/herself and had incomplete sheds. I do think I was keeping it too dry in the tank and that's why s/he burrowed and is having trouble shedding, hopefully the increased humidity is working on his/her upset skin.

I try to leave my frogs alone as much as I can, especially when they're sick. All of them respond to human intervention in different ways, which is why I tend to leave a frog be if they start acting weird first off. But his/her incomplete shed I cannot ignore because I know it gives him/her a great amount of discomfort. I'm seeing a little improvement today, which is good, but I'm still going to treat at least once with the DSS solution tonight if I don't see him/her eating.

The good news is I see Bruce Willis' color has lightened a bit, almost back to his/her original creamy daytime color and have not seen him/her struggle or kick his/her legs at all since yesterday. S/he has finally returned to a plant leaf instead of sleeping on the floor of the tank, and seems to be resting peacefully for now. Maybe I won't need the DSS after all...I'm just hoping his/her appetite returns.

Keep your fingers crossed everyone!

[Kisa]

Quick update:

Looks like I didn't need the DSS after all.

Yesterday afternoon (I said this in my previous post) Bruce Willis moved from the floor of the viv back up to the plant, which was a good sign. S/he stayed there all the rest of the day and into the night. I added less crickets to the viv last night because I'm sure Paul is healthy as a horse as he's eating all twenty before little Willis even gets a chance. >> S/he didn't come down from the leaf to eat last night as far as I know, but I found him/her on the rim of a water bowl on the cold side of the tank, looking near dead. Luckily it was my imagination and s/he was just sleeping. Worried, I poked his/her butt until s/he hopped over the warm side of the tank (s/he must have been freezing it was almost in the 50s last night in my room). S/he is now attached the wall with the heating pad, warming up and trying to sleep I think.

I haven't seen any of the previous behavior in two days: No kicking or rubbing his/her tummy on the ground, no weird climbing (though s/he's always had trouble with that I've noticed and Paul doesn't climb at all that I've ever seen) but his/her weight is starting to concern me. I don't know how long it's been since s/he has eaten anything and s/he is starting to look skinny, TOO skinny for a White's. Compared to Paul s/he looks emaciated...I've dropped some pedialite into the spray bottle and gave him/her a good spray down, thinking maybe the electrolytes will help to get his/her appetite back? I'm not sure...I just really hope s/he starts eating soon or there's a trip to the vet in our future.

[Kurt]

I would take the frog to the vet. I have no clue as to what is wrong.

[Immortal]

Poor Willis! I hope he gets better soon <3

I'm also going to add, my car is named Bruce Willis.. lol

[Kisa]

Poor Willis! I hope he gets better soon <3

I'm also going to add, my car is named Bruce Willis.. lol

Cuz he's amazing! One of the best action heroes of todays' movies. It's only right to honor him. ^ ^

[Kisa]

Update:

I finally thought things were getting a little better. Willis' color had returned and s/he was hopping about happily all over the tank, but still uninterested in eating.

Not I'm not sure...

Last night s/he burrowed into the moss again, and taking advice from EZWeasel I did not disturb him/her. This morning I found the little guy/gal sitting next to the water dish, awake in the day (though s/he is sleeping now), and that dark orange color again. I haven't tried any medication on him/her besides pedialite and honey water, but now I am thinking a trip to the vet might be in order, especially if s/he doesn't start eating soon...

I haven't seen any of the previous behaviors or any problems in the skin, besides the dark coloration. Just cross your fingers s/he will start eating again..):

[Leefrogs]

well I'm glad. I thaught u had fed them all out of the viv. Sorry

I'd say try some wax worms

I'm hoping that the green is just freckles errupting.