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Posted by: Slaytonp at Mon Mar 31 20:59:07 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Slaytonp ]  
   

Separate the frog into a "quarantine" container, maintaining the 80-100% humidity and keep it around 72-76 degrees. Use a paper towel substrate that has been dampened, and provide a hide or some cover for the frog. For immediate first aid, you can use a soak of normal saline, (1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized salt in 1 cup of distilled water) putting this in a very shallow dish. Some people use Pedialyte, which is an oral infant formula for combating dehydration. However, this contains glucose and may exacerbate fungal infections, if they are present. Note all the abnormalities you can, such as if the frog is bloated, are there any lesions or obvious injuries, etc. Since the forum folk are not usually veterinarians, the next thing to do is contact the nearest herp vet if you are able to do this. The link below will lead you to a list so you may be able to find one near to you.

I'm sorry for the delayed response--it's probably too late one way or another now, but although I do check the site every day, I did not see your post until this evening.

Then check out everything in your tank. Make sure the humidity and temperatures are right, and review all your protocol with the care sheets on darts.
Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians


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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

Dendrobates: auratus blue, auratus Ancon Hill, tinctorius azureus, leucomelas. Phyllobates: vittatus, terribilis, lugubris. Epipedobates: anthonyi tricolor pasaje. Ranitomeya fantastica, imitator, reticulata. Adelphobates castaneoticus, galactonotus. Oophagia pumilio Bastimentos. (updated systematic nomenclature)


   

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