EmJay Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Hi Guys, I have an African dwarf frog that has this white spot on him. It appears to be starting to shed, so i'm hoping this sheds off it but has anyone seen this before? All my other frogs look healthy. Is there anything I can do to help? p.s sorry if i don't reply immediately, heading to work after i post this. Just noticed it while getting ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Burkhalter Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 I would recommend reading this. I believe it’s a fungus. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/fish-fungus?_pos=1&_sid=8b5863a79&_ss=r 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laritheloud Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) On 3/11/2022 at 1:30 PM, Beau Burkhalter said: I would recommend reading this. I believe it’s a fungus. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/fish-fungus?_pos=1&_sid=8b5863a79&_ss=r Fungus on African Dwarf Frogs is not like fish fungus. Fungus on frogs is likely to be chytrid, which is deadly to the frog. I don't think this is chytrid, and I wouldn't use fish treatments on a frog before researching what is safe for the amphibian. They are incredibly sensitive creatures.@EmJay I don't know for sure what that is, but the area looks like the post axillary gland area in a male frog. Is it swollen/does it look inflamed, or is it just a clump of shed skin? I haven't seen this in a frog before and I hope someone else with more experience can help you. Maybe this image can help you pinpoint the location, because it does appear that the 'white spots' can stick out a bit -- not as much as in your photo, but this is a start. I'm also going to tag @Patrick_G because I know he keeps ADFs! Edited March 12, 2022 by laritheloud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 It's hard to tell if it's shedding. I'll ask my wife, she is the true frog lover in our house. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJay Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 3/11/2022 at 7:48 PM, laritheloud said: Fungus on African Dwarf Frogs is not like fish fungus. Fungus on frogs is likely to be chytrid, which is deadly to the frog. I don't think this is chytrid, and I wouldn't use fish treatments on a frog before researching what is safe for the amphibian. They are incredibly sensitive creatures.@EmJay I don't know for sure what that is, but the area looks like the post axillary gland area in a male frog. Is it swollen/does it look inflamed, or is it just a clump of shed skin? I haven't seen this in a frog before and I hope someone else with more experience can help you. Maybe this image can help you pinpoint the location, because it does appear that the 'white spots' can stick out a bit -- not as much as in your photo, but this is a start. I'm also going to tag @Patrick_G because I know he keeps ADFs! From what I could tell, it was more on TOP of his arm/onto the back area On 3/11/2022 at 7:58 PM, Patrick_G said: It's hard to tell if it's shedding. I'll ask my wife, she is the true frog lover in our house. Around his bum and legs I could see he was starting to shed, so I'm kinda hoping it might just shed off it him? Not sure though. Never seen it before and I have many frogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 My wife says fungus. Sorry 😥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJay Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 3/12/2022 at 7:22 PM, Patrick_G said: My wife says fungus. Sorry 😥 Is there anything I can do to treat it? Or is it a lost cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJay Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) On 3/12/2022 at 7:22 PM, Patrick_G said: My wife says fungus. Sorry 😥 I just found him and he did shed! It looks like most of the fungus came off too. I half dosed my tank with some Pimafix and a bit of salt. Did a water change before that though. Still the only frog/fish in my tank that has any signs of this. Hoping he recovers Edited March 13, 2022 by EmJay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Did someone recommend using Pimafix on frogs that has experience with it? If not I'd probably recommend against using it- it's never helped anything I've ever used it for and could be toxic for the frog, as previously stated they are much more sensitive to medication than our fish friends are. (Melafix hasn't done any good either) I'd highly recommend Indian Almond Leaves though (Catappa). (both are herbal remedies but even those can be toxic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJay Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 3/12/2022 at 8:07 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: Did someone recommend using Pimafix on frogs that has experience with it? If not I'd probably recommend against using it- it's never helped anything I've ever used it for and could be toxic for the frog, as previously stated they are much more sensitive to medication than our fish friends are. (Melafix hasn't done any good either) I'd highly recommend Indian Almond Leaves though (Catappa). (both are herbal remedies but even those can be toxic) I did some research and all the answers I came across was it was safe for them. I only half dosed it to be safe. I will try the leaves though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 ok 👍 I just didn't want a hurt froggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJay Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 3/12/2022 at 8:30 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: ok 👍 I just didn't want a hurt froggie. Me too, I've been freaking out since I saw him like that. I don't want any of my other frogs to get it either so i seperated him after i finally found him again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 I’m glad it’s doing better! My wife says she’s treated fungus, but it’s been a while and she can’t remember what type of meds she used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmJay Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 3/12/2022 at 8:45 PM, Patrick_G said: I’m glad it’s doing better! My wife says she’s treated fungus, but it’s been a while and she can’t remember what type of meds she used. Me too! That's ok, I'm Canadian so we don't have a lot to work with over here. Just trying what I can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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