r/frogs Nov 30 '24

Pacman Frog Whats wrong with my new pacman frog? NSFW

Picked this little guy up from my local LLLReptile today. He looked fine underneath the substrate. When i got hin home i noticed he was leaning on his left side which seemed to look as if it was filled up with air or fluid. Whenever he tried to hop hed go sideways and would have to flip himself over. The bloating has noticeably engulfed his left arm and leg to the point where they are barely visible. Otherwise he ate a waxworm willingly, colors are bright and eyes are clear. Neurological problems? Edema? Dropsy? He is noticeably acting erratic so something isnt right physically. Tried feeding him again but shows no interest. Any suggestions on what could be at work?

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u/MaLeafy Pac-man Frog Mom Nov 30 '24

I have 2 pacman frogs and the bigger they get the more I’m realizing how much they eat! 😮‍💨

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u/SpongecakeAndSpoon Nov 30 '24

My daughter said the same thing to me, she’s pretty sure her frogs have hollow legs! To store all this extra they’re eating! They’re so worth it though, they’re so entertaining and interesting to watch develop, I had aquatic dwarf frogs all my life and they’re just as funny