beckyboo Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hey everyone, I have some whistling frogs that were wild caught as tadpoles approx 25 of them. The tadpoles all seemed normal and healthy but as they have morphed into frogs I have noticed that I've got a few with no eyes and a couple with 1 eye only. I was wondering what would cause these deformities. I looked high and low for these frogs/tadpoles in a place that used to abundant with them and now there's very few of them in the wild. It upsets me a bit that my children can't experience the joys of what I did when I was younger (looking for tadpoles in the wild). I'm a lover of frogs and think they need to be looked after regardless of wether they are native or not. These species need to be preserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hey everyone, I have some whistling frogs that were wild caught as tadpoles approx 25 of them. The tadpoles all seemed normal and healthy but as they have morphed into frogs I have noticed that I've got a few with no eyes and a couple with 1 eye only. That's what happens when a whistling tree frog has an affair with a whistling cave frog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Ira's an expert lol. however .. That is sad. My guess either parasites or hungry tank mates. possibly hungry tadpoles or predatory insects. Sadly I would lean toward parasite damage as tapoles whilst developing. Then again you should of noticed the tadpoles with no eyes? Weird and wonderful world we live in. Not everything is perfect as we perceived as kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I'm not saying this is the reason but it is an interesting read: http://www.colorado.edu/eeb/facultysite ... tions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Being mainly a sight predator are they managing to feed themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyboo Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I'm not saying this is the reason but it is an interesting read: http://www.colorado.edu/eeb/facultysite ... tions.html Very interesting read. I'm leaning towards parasite damage after reading this. The frogs with 1 eye are making an effort to feed but are definitely finding it difficult. I think I may have to euthanise the no eyes as they are going to starve otherwise (any suggestions how to do it nicely?) I'd like to know if these parasites are still in the tank or will they die without another host to go to? And would all the frogs have it even if though they don't all show signs of it? Thanks for all the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I have used aviverm bird wormer on marine tanks but never on amphibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I have used aviverm bird wormer on marine tanks but never on amphibs made the colours pop (became vibrant temporarily) on my frogs ... still see bent tadpoles though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Just 1 treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Just 1 treatment? Think I did a few, used the whole bottle. Was trying to eliminate the free swimming things that kept appearing in the tank. Never succeeded. Was almost like the frogs were hosts, however the test wasn't 100% proof. I suspect more likely bent from genetic cause. However have seen eyes missing and leg deformities ages ago, that looked like parasite damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyboo Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I've got random little "worms" that swim around in my bell frog tank but don't seem to affect the frogs or my lonely minnow living in there. Never seen anything in my whistling tank. How much does this aviverm cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 use to see similar microorganisms in turtle tanks many years ago also. wouldn't treat if animals are fine. be lucky to get rid of them I suspect, just part of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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