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Why does my Pacific tree frog have dark spots on its throat & belly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Do you know about frogs? I have a Pacific tree frog & today it has a dark green almost black spot on its throat & a black dot on its belly near its back leg. It wasnt there 2 days ago. I'm really worried.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 25th, 2018

It almost looks like a bit of substrate stuck to the belly. It could be normal pigmentation developing. Keep an eye on both spots. Monitor for rapid change or growth, lethargy, loss of appetite, redness or spread. Keep the enclosure clean and at proper temps and humidity. Hoppers looks good in the images otherwise(no redness, not skinny, not dry).

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