Frog Question

[noclueman]

I just recently got a small frog for my 10 gallon tank, the first one died within 10 days so I returned it to the fish store and got a new one. (all the other fish in the tank are fine, so I was assuming the frog was sick or something).

Anyway, the new frog seems ok, he is quite active.

Just a little while ago I noticed he was 'kicking' himself and skin is peeling off.

This is normal right? (hopeful)

Thanks
noclueman

 

[Dorkhedeos]

they sometimes shed their skin, it depends on the weather

 

[CathyG]

(sorry double post)

 

[CathyG]

I have never seen mine shed skin...

You don't say what type of frog, or the other tank inhabitants/water parameters etc. Have you introduced any meds/chemicals/salt to the tank recently? Frogs are scaleless and therefore more sensitive.

How is he now?

 

[foty89]

I hope it is an African Dwarf Frog that you have. If it is the African Claw Frog, take it back! It will grow to eat all your fish.

Shedding of skin is normal for frogs. There is great variation in when this happens from frog to frog for no clear reason.