Can anyone tell me how one would spot red-leg?
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Red Leg Question.
gwarlad
Feb 11, 2007 07:07 AM
Replies (3)
jerogreg
Feb 12, 2007 02:08 PM
The leg will appear reddish and your frog will have lack of appetite and will not move around.
gwarlad
Feb 13, 2007 01:14 AM
Many thanks, but unfortunately, he passed away. The symptoms are correct tho, he showed all signs.
Thanks again.
EdK
Feb 14, 2007 02:15 PM
Reddish coloration on the legs doesn't mean that the frog has red leg. Red leg is actually a possible symptom of a bacterial septicemia (that can be caused by a number of different bacteria but is often linked to Aeromonas hydrophilia). However the frog can have and die from a bacteria that is known to cause "red leg" and never develop the red on the legs. In addition, once the frog dies, the blood can pool into the lower legs and belly area rendering it reddish or the reddish color could be due to an irriation of the ventral surface of the frogs.
The lethargy and failure to eat can also be the result of other problems like impaction, and "MBD" ( to name a few).
Ed
