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[kueluck]

The little Cope's Grey TF (Hyla versicolor) is growing but has a slight defect on one back leg. It had a kink in it's tail and I hoped that it wasn't going to cause issues, but well such is life. It still gets around with no problem which means I might be keeping it since it's defect might be genetic instead of environmental & I don't what to put it back out in the breeding stock.

[Mentat]

Hi Gail! Sorry the little froglet came out with issues. From 1st pic it appears the foot has an awkward bent too. Agree with you and if a defect showed in tadpole stage and continued on to froglet it's not mechanical and probably of genetic origin. If only skin, maybe it will get better or a small snip cut followed by antibiotics could help. But if ligaments or tendons are involved, then it will stay. Do you see any vertebral column issues? Thank you !

[kueluck]

I haven't looked with the magnifying glass yet, but I don't know if the Vet would do a snip on the little thing or not, but then if it's just skin and just cosmetic, I don't care. Like I said, it moves great around the tank with no issues and seems to be eating, though I haven't seen it eat yet.

[flybyferns]

I haven't looked with the magnifying glass yet, but I don't know if the Vet would do a snip on the little thing or not, but then if it's just skin and just cosmetic, I don't care. Like I said, it moves great around the tank with no issues and seems to be eating, though I haven't seen it eat yet.

Hi Gail,
I think I would give this some time; let him get some size on him.
Keep an eye on his leg development ( upper thigh ) , jumping etc.

He's a cutie

[Heatheranne]

Awe . He's still cute as can be .

[kueluck]

This trio waiting for the "dish of plenty" to show up.
Vern in the morning.
Meshack, he's the smallest of the trio and not as agressive in eating like the other two pigs are. But he is the LOUDEST caller of the two males. We have to pause the TV when he starts in.

[kueluck]

I swear her smile got bigger when I added the warmed water to the soaking dish.

[kueluck]

Morph in his defensive position. When I hold the tongs to close to his face he does this, and if he gets mad enough will headbutt & charge my hand. They crack me up.

[Mmfh]

You get the best poses from your frogs/toads. They are all so cute

[kueluck]

They make it very easy.

[Heatheranne]

They're so cute! I love the one of Morph, ha ha!

[kueluck]

I just couldn't resist posting this pic of Shadrack. She is such a little cutie.


There's also a new toad in the house, Southern female. I'll post on this once she's settled in. I got her from a reptile rescue, a young man had to turn her in since he could no longer care for her.

[Mentat]

...Vern in the morning...

It's showing nice colors !

[kueluck]

These are updated pics of the Lil' Bugger w/birth defect, right leg. Eats like a champ, gets around with no issued. It can scale the glass quickly, and is learning to adjust it's leaps and bonds.

This is Shetoad. She is eating well and just adjusting to a new environment. I'll have to get a rain chamber together before Spring since Rufus and Morph will both be ready for mating season.

Vera showing off her beautiful colors. This little girl can put away from feeders. I think she would swallow the tongs if given the chance.

[Hellsrage]

Good to hear it's getting along great!


You have some awesome frogs and toads!

[kueluck]

Thanks, they def keep me on my toes.

[kueluck]

Ok, two new babies now in the Hill House . I'm just keeping them until the weather warms up in spring, then these will be released back into the wild. No really, they will be released. I hope Patty will chime in on this and can give you the story behind these two little ones.

[Mmfh]

I think it is amazing how they can adapt if they are born with a handicap or deformity.

[kueluck]

I got a good look w/the magnifying glass today and noticed that one of the new little ones has an under-bite and has an extended throat like males do when they call.
Sometimes it's pretty extreme, other times not so much. Not sure if this is genetics or environmental, guess time will tell. Both are eating well, soaking & pooping.........so far so good except for the obvious outward appearance.

[Mentat]

Poor little guy; now you have two special needs frogs !