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I walked outside yesterday and immediately saw a Green treefrog climbing on the side of our house in the glaring sun - and he started moving towards me. I try not to pick up frogs much - for their sake and mine (some of our species have toxins in the skin) but I wanted to move him to shade - and maybe get a few shots. He LOVED being in my hand - he just sat there looking at me, making no move to jump. He was so cute! When I tried to transfer him to the hibiscus (where they love to roost) - he didn't want to leave - and started climbing up my arm! I finally got him on the hibiscus and he settled in for a nap. He was big as these treefrogs go - 2 inches long and chubby -- very healthy.
Georgia yard
I was somewhat surprised to see this lil dude here in Texas, due to the almost desert feel here (except for this year) he’s so cute. No kisses though I already have my prince ;)
Nikon D7500:
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Macro • f/2.8 • 1/80sec • ISO 3200. Length 1.64 feet
Excerpt from the plaque:
White’s Treefrog: White’s treefrogs, also known as dumpy frogs, or even just green treefrogs, live in a wide variety of habitats in Australia, from dry forest, to grasslands and swamps. These frogs are so adaptable, that they are even found around human habitation, hopping onto porches and verandas, into people’s homes, and even breeding in water tanks and lavatories! In North America, this species is commonly kept and bred in captivity as pets.
Tiny frog relaxing on one of the butterfly feeding stations at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
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Couldn't decide whether to post a butterfly, bird or something else ... landed on a shot from my treefrog-in-hibiscus series. Our Green treefrogs love to perch on the sturdy hibiscus stems in our flower garden.
Happy Froggy Friday!
Description: The green treefrog is a medium-sized - 1.25 - 2.25 in (3.2-5.7 cm) frog that, like other treefrogs, has long limbs, long digits, and sticky toe pads. This frog is green with a white, yellow or sometimes iridescent stripe along each side of the body. The length of these stripes varies among some populations and, indeed, may not be present at all. Additionally, yellow flecks are often found on the dorsum of some individuals. Males are smaller than females.
Range and Habitat: Green treefrogs are found throughout the Southeast, but are generally restricted to the Coastal Plain. In our region, they are a cosmopolitan species that is found in high numbers, especially during breeding season when males congregate in swamps and weedy ponds and lake margins. Established populations are becoming more common in Piedmont where they have apparently been introduced with garden plants or pine straw.
Habits: Green Treefrogs are generally arboreal and spend much of their lives in trees. They are also frequently encountered near porch and patio lights throughout the south during warm, wet weather; they enjoy the abundant supply of insects attracted to the light. They are nocturnal animals and males call while perched on plants adjacent to water (up to 5m high) or from floating vegetation. The calling season extends from March to October. This species is more resistant to fish than many amphibian species in our region.
Source :Savannah River Ecology Laboratory