Author Question: What causes red leg and what are the signs that indicate an amphibian has contracted this disease? ... (Read 27 times)

Charlie · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

What causes red leg and what are the signs that indicate an amphibian has contracted this disease?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the reasons for wearing latex gloves when handling an amphibian?

What will be an ideal response?

Chelseyj.hasty · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Red leg is a disease of frogs (anurans) and is caused by aeromonas bacteria. (Response may be non-specific, such as poor husbandry, poor water quality, etc. Both would also be true.)

Answer to Question 2

To prevent skin oils, lotions and soap from being absorbed through the amphibian's skin and to prevent amphibian toxins from coming into contact with human skin.