OK...this will be an easy one I’m sure! My friend just purchased a frog which I’m pretty sure I correctly identified as Leptopelis uluguruensis at an animal show in Reading PA on March 20th.

It did fine in a container all night and then when she put it in it’s new tank the next day it lasted about 5 minutes before it began to spasm all over and then stretched out and expired. The photo I have included here is of the frog seconds before it began to show signs of illness.

What could have killed it? My guess, when I came over to examine everything, was that it died of toxemia. She had a scented candle right near its tank. I believe that vapors from the candle were absorbed through the frogs skin and killed it. Is this possible?

The only thing that makes me unsure of this theory is the fact that she has a small tree frog that’s lived comfortably with her for over two years in the same, candle filled environment. It’s doing VERY well! Could the Leptopelis just be WAY more delicate? Any additional information would be appreciated. Thank you.

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