Think a frog could absorb the water in water crystals through its skin?

[Shelob]

Since I am ordering some water crystals from watersorb.com for some feeder roaches I started thinking about this...if it is in a jelly form do you think that they could absorb the water through their skin?

Hope this sparks some interesting conversation.

 

[Beardo]

Maybe...but why not just use water? lol

 

[Michael Jacobi]

Theoretically, yes; practically, please don't.

It must be remembered that amphibians absorb not only moisture through their skins, but toxins. Fresh clean dechlorinated water is very important. The gel would absorb the frog's waste and the frog would in turn resorb the harmful nitrogen, etc. in their own waste. Plus, would you prefer to swim in a pool of water or a pool of gelled water And showering...

I must admit though that I did see some "genius" at a herp show who had loads of baby Ceratophrys (aka "Pac-man Frogs" or "Horned Frogs") in small deli cups half-filled with water gel. Just remember that just because something "works" doesn't make it best. That may have been a good way to keep them moistened during a show, but I would hope they weren't kept that way regularly.

Cheers,

Michael

 

[Shelob]

I was just curious, looking at how many animals can use it as a water source made me thing about the frog absorbsion factor.