Frog Ailments
Frog Ailments
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PLEASE NOTE:
There are quite a number of ailments that can befall dart frogs. While these ailments are often seen with other frog species as well, this site is specifically focused on dart frogs.
Some of the possible treatments mentioned here that have worked for dart frogs will be too aggressive for sensitive South American tree frogs such as glass frogs or lemur frogs. Please note that we are NOT veterinarians. We are not responsible nor liable for any treatments you may choose to administer. It goes without saying that having an experienced exotic vet is best.
A quick overview and organization of ailments will find many of them to be preventative with proper diet, tank mate choices, and environment management.
Missing topics will be expounded upon in future.
There is overlap with many of these categories, as noted:
Dietary / Supplement Causes:
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Hypovitamintosis-A (Vitamin A Deficiency)
- Hypervitamintosis-A (Vitamin A Toxicity)
- Hypocalcemia (Calcium Deficiency)
- Weight loss / Emaciation
Feeder risks:
- Prolapse
- Insect Bites
Pests:
- Spider Bites
Environmental / Husbandry:
- Skin Infection / Skin Rubs
- Tumors & Growths
- Eye Infection / Eye Cloudiness
- Bloat
Environmental / Husbandry with Tadpoles:
- Bloat
- SLS
Parasites
- Prolapse
- Weight loss / Emaciation
Wild-Caught Concerns:
- Rana Virus
- Chytrid Fungus
- Parasites
Other / Unknown:
- Deformation
- Loss of Color / Color Change
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