07-02-2005, 01:45 PM
Questions about fecal tests.
I’m researching dart frog husbandry and have found several mentions of performing fecal analyses on frogs. I’m wondering if the experts can answer some of my questions.
1.) Who does the analysis? Are you guys bringing fecal samples to the vet? If so, how much does this typically cost (please include your area as veterinary costs here in south eastern NY are typically much higher than other areas).
2.) Do you always do an analysis or is it O.K. to just do a prophylactic treatment of new arrivals. If so, what drugs are used and where are they obtained?
3.) Does anyone do fecal analyses on their own? If so, what is involved?
4.) How many consecutive clean fecal analyses does it take to consider a frog clean?
5.) Do people have problems with reinfection from food or substrate items?
6.) Are there vendors who sell frogs/frogletts with a clean sample or two behind them?
7.) When does contamination occur, egg, tadpole, froglett?
8.) What parasites are typical in the captive dart frog hobby?
Thanks to every and anyone who can provide answers in whole or in part,
Cheers,
Chris
I’m researching dart frog husbandry and have found several mentions of performing fecal analyses on frogs. I’m wondering if the experts can answer some of my questions.
1.) Who does the analysis? Are you guys bringing fecal samples to the vet? If so, how much does this typically cost (please include your area as veterinary costs here in south eastern NY are typically much higher than other areas).
2.) Do you always do an analysis or is it O.K. to just do a prophylactic treatment of new arrivals. If so, what drugs are used and where are they obtained?
3.) Does anyone do fecal analyses on their own? If so, what is involved?
4.) How many consecutive clean fecal analyses does it take to consider a frog clean?
5.) Do people have problems with reinfection from food or substrate items?
6.) Are there vendors who sell frogs/frogletts with a clean sample or two behind them?
7.) When does contamination occur, egg, tadpole, froglett?
8.) What parasites are typical in the captive dart frog hobby?
Thanks to every and anyone who can provide answers in whole or in part,
Cheers,
Chris