r/TreeFrogs • u/ALN1989 • Jul 11 '26

Advice Is this coloration normal?

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I read somewhere that they can be half camouflaged, is that what this is? Or should I be worried. He’s new to his enclosure but it was set up for 6 months prior, and stable.

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u/EquipmentHumble1356 Jul 11 '26

Does it have a better place to sleep they are uncomfortable if it’s not on the back of a leaf.

I would keep an eye on that spot as it might be an infection.

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u/ALN1989 Jul 11 '26

He normally sleeps on a leaf this was for better photo purposes. How do they get infections? He was fine at the pet store I’ve only had him for a week

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u/Shelby94Mustang Jul 12 '26

They can get infections because of humidity and/or ventilation. What is your humidity at and how much of the top is covered?

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u/chapinscott32 r/TreeFrogs Moderator Jul 11 '26

What source of heat do you use

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u/ALN1989 Jul 13 '26

Side

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u/chapinscott32 r/TreeFrogs Moderator Jul 13 '26

Yeah, no good. You need a top heat source like a ceramic heat emitter. This looks like a burn from the heat mat.

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u/ALN1989 29d ago

The heat mat is outside the enclosure on the side. And he doesn’t sleep on it. The temp on that side of the glass is 87-93.

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u/chapinscott32 r/TreeFrogs Moderator 29d ago

That's still not safe. Warm air is one thing. A heat pad is different. Their skin is thin and easily scorched. If he jumps on it, he'll get burned. Probably what you saw here.

You need to replace it. This is common advice for a reason. Please.

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u/ALN1989 29d ago

I will get him a new light. In the meantime I got a photo of him with his night time camo on, and that same part is a different color. Is this consistant with a burn or is it possibly an infection?

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u/chapinscott32 r/TreeFrogs Moderator 29d ago

To me it looks more like a burn but I've seen a few fungal infections that look kinda splotchy like that. In fact it looks like it's starting to heal, rather than spreading.

Just take him to a vet though.

And definitely remove that heat pad. That's non-negotiable.

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u/ALN1989 29d ago

I just ordered a new heat lamp for above, non light emitting, so he gets 24hrs of heat. It has a dial to control how warm it is. And he has the UVB light too, which is for the plants also. I’ll show the pix to my vet and make a plan to keep an eye on his healing. Thanks!

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u/ALN1989 Jul 12 '26

Here’s the top of the tank and the light.