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I just got my WTF and i think he might have red leg. Is it treatable with Hydrogen Peroxide? I put neosporin on him alraedy. He is active, alert, and eating fine. Under his legs (and belly but not as much) it looks red tinted. What do I do?

First of all, please calm down. Do NOT put Hydrogen Peroxide on your frog, it will kill the poor thing, plus it does nothing for red leg. Speaking of which, your frog is perfectly fine for the moment. It is normal for a Whites Tree Frog (and some other species of frogs) to have a red tint on the underside of its legs. This tint is NOT an automatic indicator of illness. However if you keep stressing it out with Neosporin(which also does nothing for red leg) and handling, it will develop the syndrome and die.
The name red leg comes from the characteristic rupturing of blood vessels on the underside of the body of infected frogs. It is in essence a stress disease. Many things could cause the symptoms to present themselves, including incorrect temperatures, frequent handling, mixed species tanks, and toxic exposure (from household chemicals and their by-products, to cleansers, lotions, etc.) which includes medication like Neosporin. I will provide you a link to go to, a very good link by a VERY smart woman. Check it out and link from there to her care sheet for the Whites Tree Frog. If your frog does grow listless, loses its appetite, and become extremely lethargic then let us know. But if like you say he is "active, alert, and eating fine" he DOES NOT have red leg. Please check the links provided to ensure that it stays that way.
Good luck, and keep us posted.
RedLeg Link

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*~~Whitney~~*

There are two types of people in this world, good and bad. The good sleep better, but the bad seem to enjoy the waking hours much more.

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Happy Frogging!!!

~Becki~

Thank You So Much, I know that you care and i appreciate your time.

Not a problem, Opalmeat! Stop on by anytime and let us know how the little bugger is doing. Good luck, they make excellent "pets".
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*~~Whitney~~*

There are two types of people in this world, good and bad. The good sleep better, but the bad seem to enjoy the waking hours much more.

Relax. It is completely normal for many frogs to have a natural pinkish/reddish tinge to the coloring of their legs and bellies. The name "Redleg" gives a great misconception of the condition as this is not the tell-tale sign of it and by the time this has been noticed with the condition, it is in it's very late stages. If your frog is active, alert and eating it does not likely have redleg. You can learn more about the condition, as well as get info on White;s and their care at my site if you'd like. Feel free to ask any further questions you may have. Hope this helps a bit!
www.froggie.info

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Happy Frogging!!!

~Becki~

WHy would you treat your frog with neosporin if your not sure if hes sick or not?Neosporin is for cuts anyways,how can it help cure a disease???Just like to hear your thought about that. Becki and Whitney gave you great explanations,better then I would because that question is SO common it makes me angry. Read around alot before you trea your animals,please. Especially something as a sensitive as a frog.Im glad your alert about yoru frog and knew what red leg actually was, but just make sure you find out for sure first next time you think there might be a problem,it could've cost your froggies life.

I only asked b/c i cared for my frog's life and i wanted to help. I DID read all the archived forums for help, but i didnt fing the answers i was looking for. I also have a book "An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet: Frogs and Toads" that says neosporin or hydrogen Peroxide can be used to treat skin conditions.Thanks for your help...

I've read that as well. Don't know how valid it is though.