BBWT leg injury/infection

[Tripe46]

I bought two bumble bee walking toads at the reptile expo in Hamburg a week and a half ago. I have since noticed a spot that looks somewhat raw on his right rear leg joint. It looks like an indentation covered by clear goopy liquid, and he is quick to move away if I come close to touching it.

I am having a really hard time getting a picture of it, as its a tiny spot on a tiny toad. However I have a buddy stopping by this evening with a serious camera, and hopefully I can get something that is visible.

That being said does anyone have any ideas what this could be? The spot was there when I got him but it was much smaller and I thought it was a drop of water or something.

I have separated him from the other toad in case whatever it is, is contagious

[Wormwood]

Probally red leg, and it's almost always fatal.

I just lost a toad to it actually, tried keeping it quaratined and putting neosporin on it. Nothing seemed to work, it's fast spreading. Try to keep it comfortable and it's cage clean but if it starts to have problems moving around I'd put it down as the diease is really nasty and looks like it causes untold pain to frogs and toads.

Good luck.

[Tripe46]

Ok, it's not very good, but here is the best picture I have been able to get of my BBWT's leg. Any suggestions/help is much appreciated.

[clownonfire]

You might want to put some Polysporin/Neosporin without Pain killer (pain killer will kill your frog). It looks like an infection. The topical cream is an antibiotic.

But I suggest you see a vet to make sure this is well diagnosed. You may also want to write our moderator Kurt. He might be able to help you more.

Eric

[Tripe46]

Thanks (to both of you) for the insight/advice, I'm still trying to get by buddy over here with his camera!

It had not moved in 3-4 days, it was just hiding out under a rock. I took him out just now and it looks a lot better! I can still see a small indent on its leg but it does not look raw anymore and there is no fluid.

So hopefully whatever it was is gone, but we shall see. I will update with better pics hopefully tonight.

[clownonfire]

He might be hiding because of the infection. But BBWT will usually hide when the environment in the tank is not ideal. They are not as bold as dart, that's for sure, and are a bit shy. But hiding can be a sign that you the tank needs a few adjustment.

I don't know how your tank is, but.... Not too humid, 65-75%. Warm, lots of leafage, dry substrate, and a nice bowl of water for the toad to soak in.

Eric

[Tripe46]

He might be hiding because of the infection. But BBWT will usually hide when the environment in the tank is not ideal. They are not as bold as dart, that's for sure, and are a bit shy. But hiding can be a sign that you the tank needs a few adjustment.

I don't know how your tank is, but.... Not too humid, 65-75%. Warm, lots of leafage, dry substrate, and a nice bowl of water for the toad to soak in.

Eric

You're probably right about the terrarium setup. These are my first toads, they are each in a 5.5 gallon with the eco-earth substrate, a dish for soaking and a bromilliad surrounded by moss. The healthy toad has a bark hiding structure, and the "sick" toad has a rock for hiding. There is also another small live plant in with the healthy toad and a patch of moss in with the "sick" toad.

Sounds like I need more plants and maybe an under tank heater? Currently the only heat source is a light which keeps it 77-80 degrees during the day, dropping down to about 68-70 degrees at night.