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October 15, 2009
The one that got away...
A week or so ago I posted picture of an unknown tree frog I thought may have been a Cuban Tree Frog, an invasive species that has gained a foothold here in Florida. If found we are supposed to catch and destroy them. The previous frog I spotted ended up being a native one so I let it be.
This afternoon I spotted another tree frog that seemed odd to me. After snapping a few photos I went inside to see if i could ID it on the web.
Much to my surprise this one fits the description of the Cuban Tree Frog so I ran outside to capture it. Of course it was nowhere to be found when I got outside. At least now I have a better idea of what to look for the next time I see an unusual looking tree frog. I learned the two things to be on the lookout for are the over-sized toe pads and warty, toad-like skin on their back. If you are able to catch one, you'll also see that the skin on its head is fused to their skull and will not move.
If you live in the Southeast and want to know how to ID a Cuban Tree Frog, checkout this link. Cuban Tree Frog Info
This afternoon I spotted another tree frog that seemed odd to me. After snapping a few photos I went inside to see if i could ID it on the web.
Much to my surprise this one fits the description of the Cuban Tree Frog so I ran outside to capture it. Of course it was nowhere to be found when I got outside. At least now I have a better idea of what to look for the next time I see an unusual looking tree frog. I learned the two things to be on the lookout for are the over-sized toe pads and warty, toad-like skin on their back. If you are able to catch one, you'll also see that the skin on its head is fused to their skull and will not move.
If you live in the Southeast and want to know how to ID a Cuban Tree Frog, checkout this link. Cuban Tree Frog Info
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