Hi. I'm new. Help.

[rockey2]

There is not much around here that does not have homes or humans. I have a man made lake behind my house. I have seen some fish in the lake and a few turtles. I never see humans near the lake other then the lawn people who were just here a few days ago. It is mostly grass around the lake. I can try to take them somewhere else. I have a lot of frogs and lizards in my small yard. I could let a few go here but I'm afraid they'll drown in the swimming pool. Do they need to be near a lake or water?

[John]

Do they need to be near a lake or water?

No - dense vegetation is good too.

[rockey2]

Thanks. I'll try to find someplace with dense vegetation. I thought frogs had to be near water. I am going to post a picture of one of the tadpoles that looks bloated. It has not grown arms or legs yet. Please let me know if you think something is wrong. I have two like that.

[John]

It doesn't sound right - please post the photo(s).

[rockey2]

These are pictures of the tadpole that looks bloated.

[Kurt]

Do not release any tadpoles or froglets from this batch. Not yet at least. These tadpoles look to be infected. If you can seperate the bloated ones and watch them. An infection like this can be caused by unsanitary water conditions, so make sure that you keep the tank(s) clean. Hold on to the froglets for now to make sure they are healthy before releasing. You may also want to consult a vet.

[John]

Oh yes don't release any of them - the healthy ones probably carry whatever it is that is causing the bloating. Better to euthanise these than let them go (sorry!).

[rockey2]

The two pictures are of the same tadpole. There is one other large one. The others appear to be healthy. The baby frogs are climbing all over and the tadpoles go into an eating frenzy when I feed them, which is about eight times a day. Most of the baby frogs have tails but they are staying out of the water. Do you know a vet that knows anything about frogs in Palm Beach County or Broward County Florida? I am in Boca Raton.

Rockey

[John]

I don't have much American vet info I'm afraid.

[Kurt]

Do you know a vet that knows anything about frogs in Palm Beach County or Broward County Florida? I am in Boca Raton.

Rockey

No, but try here and see wha you can find.
http://www.browardcountyvma.org/findavet.php

Also get into contract with a local herp society, at the very least they can help you find a vet.

Sawgrass Herpetological Society
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/sawgrass/

The Calusa Herpetological Society Of Southwest Florida
http://www.calusaherp.org/
I believe the legendary Bill Love is member of Calusa.