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 Red cloaca?

I noticed earlier today that my female clawed frogs cloaca was blood red. Should I be worried about this or is it something natural like a sign of being ready to mate? I have no idea
03/04/10  08:19pm

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   Message To: Newtdude92   In reference to Message Id: 2129917


 Red cloaca?

Ive never heard of a cloaca turning red when ready to breed... Doesn’t sound good to me - is this the only spot it appears?

i found this info from this site: http://clawedfrogs.com

"Fungal Infections - fungal infections are very common in these frogs and other amphibians too. Abscesses can be seen in the organs but usually there are ulcers and reddening on the skin, often with fur like white strands emanating from it. The fungus can be treated successfully with fungicides such as Tetra Fungistop but internal infections may require treatment with Sulfadiazine. Fungal infection may recur but with proper treatment and hygiene they can be easily controlled."

thats really all i could find. i only have one myself, and ive never heard of that happening before.





03/04/10  11:54pm

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   Message To: Jadenkisses   In reference to Message Id: 2129997


 Red cloaca?

An alcer could definately be a possibility although with her swimming around so much I can’t really get a good enough look to tell if there are any White strands.

It’s only the cloaca that is red and the males are perfectly healthy so if it is a fungus it doesn’t seem to be spreading very quickly. I’m not completely sure but it almost looks like the cloaca is swelled or deformed but again I can’t get a very good look at her

I’ve been looking all over the Internet and can’t find anything on it at all.



03/05/10  12:48am

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   Message To: Newtdude92   In reference to Message Id: 2130004


 Red cloaca?

same here dude - i looked and couldnt find anything that was specifically your case. there are some sites where you can "ask a vet" but it takes a few days to get a reply - but try get a picture too.
03/05/10  10:55pm


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