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This morning my frog had something translucent on his arm that he seemed to be eating...their is nothing in their tank that it could have been...so I am kinda stumped! I haven't ever read anything that refers to them shedding but I thought maybe one of you would know a little more...Thanks!

Eve

Yes they do shed their skins occasionally. It can really scare a rookie the first time it is seen. The first time I saw it I thought my frog was choking on something. email me with any other questions you might have about this. v_traves@hotmail.com

funny to bring this up, as my male tinctorius did this this morning. I was scared too, as its only the second time I've witnessed it. It looks like they are yawning, and they squat down hard as if they are constipated. I have NOT witnessed the actual "pull the skin off and eat" thing though, so I cannot tell yuou what that looks like.

Growing darts shed every day or nearly every day. My adults also shed almost every day, usually first thing in the morning . . . and yes, they do eat their skin; it looks very weird the first time you see it.
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Purveyor of Trivialities and Fine Nonsense

My adults also shed almost every day, usually first thing in the morning . . .

That explains why I've never seen it

All herps shed their skin often, as they grow, and thereafter on occasion. Dart shedding can be less conspicuous and tends to occur in patches rather than large areas at a time, like you see on lizards, or whole body shedding as with snakes. They do eat some of the sheddings.
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Patty
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