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If you ever look at a toad, you will notice it looks so much different from other amphibians. It has dry rough skin with a bumpy texture, and rather than hop like most frogs, it will mostly move around by crawling. But have you ever wondered how toads breathe? Toads breathe using their lungs as … Read more
Most people know that frogs and toads are generalist carnivores that feast on worms and a wide variety of bugs. However, many people wonder if frogs can eat bees and other stinging insects. So, do frogs eat bees? In general, frogs do eat bees and bee larvae. They are opportunistic predators that will eat almost … Read more
Gray tree frogs are fairly large tree frogs ( 1 – 2 inches in length) with rough, warty skin. Despite their name, not all gray tree frogs are actually gray. They vary in coloration from mottled gray or brownish-gray to light green, but their color can change depending on their environment. But are gray tree … Read more
Pickerel frogs are medium-sized frogs that are frequently confused with Leopard Frogs. They can be identified by their brown, copper, or green coloration with distinctive square spots in two rows down their backs. But, are pickerel frogs poisonous? Pickerel frogs are mildly poisonous. When frightened, they produce skin secretions that are toxic or distasteful to … Read more
Tiger Salamanders are one of the largest terrestrial salamanders in the world. These beautiful amphibians can grow to be over 13 inches long and make great pets. Though a popular pet, many still wonder if tiger salamanders are poisonous. Tiger salamanders produce mildly poisonous secretions from special glands on their tail, which makes them taste … Read more
Most people know that frogs that love to hang around ponds and other water bodies are very efficient swimmers. But since tree frogs spend most of their time in or around trees, you may be wondering if they too can swim. Tree frogs can swim – however, they generally live a very terrestrial life, so … Read more
Many people know that frogs love to spend a lot of their time in streams, ponds, and other water bodies. But how long can frogs stay underwater? Frog tadpoles (baby frogs) have gills and can stay underwater almost indefinitely. As adults, frogs lose their gills and can only stay underwater for a limited time. Depending … Read more
Many people know that most frogs love to hang around water and are very efficient swimmers. Toads are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too can swim. So, can toads swim? All toads can swim. However, toads generally live a more terrestrial life than true frogs, so they are not … Read more
If you live in Florida and love salamanders, you’re indeed fortunate because there are plenty of different salamander species in this region. In fact, there have been recordings of at least 33 different salamander species in the state of Florida. Some of these salamanders are semi-aquatic (they live both on land and in the water), … Read more
There are over 600 salamander species around the world. Most of these salamanders reproduce by laying eggs, usually in the water, but some species lay their eggs on land. There are salamander species lay as few as 6 eggs, but others can lay over 300 eggs in one breeding season! Some salamander species such as … Read more