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Just got a retf a few weeks ago. The last few days his green color has become kind of blotchy with darker patches. Is this normal? Could it be temp related? I have him in an area around 70-75 right now. I can move him to a warmer area if need be. I only use spring water with him. Any info appreciated,
thanks,
Mike

If you have access to the Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry book, consult plate 13.5. It shows a red eye tree frog with a "skin condition suggestive of a bacterial dermatitis." The picture shows a frog with blotchy skin that is considerably darker than the rest of the frog. If you were to post a picture of this frog I certainly could compare it to this picture in the book. Other than that, the source of the condition would be completely speculative. Chances are it was stressed from the move and has resultantly developed a bacterial infection. Double check your temperatures with others on the Web, you should consider raising the temperature 5 degrees and consulting a veterinarian.
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Thanks for the info. I don't have access to pics, but it sounds accurate to my situation.
Thank you,
Mike

When my RETFs got sick whatever the case they always had blotchy discoloration. I raised several tadpoles and almost all of them died. I got used the to the hi tail signs of discoloration of their bodies as indication that something was wrong. Side note raising RETFs from Tads is not easy, even in nature a high % of them do not survive their transformation. I hope that your frog is just stressed and can get back to health soon.

ISH