American green tree frogs are small, smooth-skinned frogs found in the central and southeastern United States. Their coloration varies from grayish-green to dark green to bright green. Many have white, yellow, or sometimes iridescent stripe along each side of the body, with strong black borders. But are green tree frogs poisonous? Green tree frogs are … Read more
Frogs are amphibians, which means they live part of their lives in water and part on land. Many frogs love to hang around ponds and other water bodies where they can hydrate, and keep their skins moist. However, in moist, humid weather, frogs often venture further away from their natural habitats and often wander into … Read more
Many people know that most frogs lay eggs, which then hatch into tadpoles that develop and metamorph into adult frogs over time. But how long does it take for tadpoles to turn into frogs? In general, most tadpoles take anywhere from 6 weeks to as long as 8 months to turn into frogs depending on … Read more
Most frogs, including tree frogs, reproduce by laying eggs. Frogs that spend most of their time on the land will typically lay their eggs in shallow water bodies on the ground. But where do tree frogs lay their eggs? Most tree frogs lay their eggs in shallow, fish-free freshwater bodies and attach them to submerged vegetation … Read more
Tree frogs are highly adapted for their life in or around trees. Some tree frog species such as the Amazon milk frog live nearly their entire lives high up in the forest canopy, rarely, if ever coming down to the ground. But do tree frogs have tadpoles? Most tree frog species lay eggs, which hatch … Read more
Many people know that most frogs lay eggs, which then hatch into tadpoles, which metamorph into mature frogs over time. But tree frogs spend most of their time in or around trees, and live a lifestyle that is different from most other frogs. The majority of tree frog species lay eggs. These eggs are typically … Read more
In the winter, we don’t see many frogs or other amphibians around. This is because frogs cannot internally control their body temperature, so it is at the mercy of the temperatures in their environment. Frogs are cold-blooded animals, which means they cannot regulate their body temperature. Their body temperature changes as the temperature in their … Read more
Toads are intriguing creatures that attract the curiosity of many people. Many species also tend to be very secretive, so they are not frequently encountered most times of the year. Because of this, there are many misconceptions about these animals. In general, “true toads” in the family Bufonidae do not have teeth. They are primarily ambush … Read more
When the winter ends and the warmer spring temperatures come, frogs and other amphibians will emerge from their overwintering spots, and head to the water to mate and lay their eggs. But have you ever wondered how long frog eggs take to hatch? In general, frog eggs take anywhere from 12 hours to as long … Read more
Most frogs will reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs are typically laid in the water and attached to twigs, grass, or other vegetation just slightly below the surface of the water. But how many eggs do frogs lay? Depending on the species, a single frog can lay anywhere from 2 to as many as 40,000 … Read more