Winter Greenhouse Visitor - so cute! - Page 2 - Orchid Board

nenella · #1 02-18-2011, 07:07 PM

He's a Beaut! and has a fab 'expression'

keep us updated as he/she ? is definitely the cutest frog or toad ? I have ever seen .. just love that 'face'

fotofashion · #2 02-18-2011, 08:03 PM

How interesting. The tree frogs we have here on the Texas Gulf Coast are totally green, no splotching, and have white around their mouth (I think). Their skin is smooth, too. I haven't seen one since cold weather started. They are probably still hibernating.
I have a picture of another member of the family that is only about 1 1/4" long with really interesting markings. Yours looks considerably bigger.
Beverly A.

Ethan · #3 02-18-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fotofashion

How interesting. The tree frogs we have here on the Texas Gulf Coast are totally green, no splotching, and have white around their mouth (I think). Their skin is smooth, too. I haven't seen one since cold weather started. They are probably still hibernating.
I have a picture of another member of the family that is only about 1 1/4" long with really interesting markings. Yours looks considerably bigger.
Beverly A.

I'm certainly not an expert on tree frogs, but I think their characteristics range quite a bit across the country. I've been to Hilton Head, SC a few times and tree frogs are quite abundant there and they look completely different than the ones we have in Ohio. They seem to look more tropical, if that makes sense. This one's skin is actually smooth, but doesn't look that way because of the markings on his body. Also, he is only about 2" long...I'm just so fascinated by them. If I could keep them as pets, I would, but I don't like to interfere with Mother Nature (any more than I already have this year) lol!

Eyebabe · #4 02-18-2011, 09:11 PM

Awes! Shame you can't keep him as he seems to really like you

Tindomul · #5 02-19-2011, 01:32 PM

Thats cute!! I love it. The other frogs that were mentioned in this post (green white smile, smooth skin) is the Amercian tree frog (Hyla cinerea)

Hedge · #6 02-19-2011, 01:57 PM

How big is your cute little visitor, Ethan? All our frogs and toads are just starting to come out of hiding and go into the pond and look for mates in the garden.

Ethan · #7 02-19-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedge

How big is your cute little visitor, Ethan? All our frogs and toads are just starting to come out of hiding and go into the pond and look for mates in the garden.

He's only about an inch and a half long...not very big! I wish it were time for our frogs to come out of hibernation...we've still got another couple months before it's warm enough. I cannot wait for spring!!!

fotofashion · #8 02-19-2011, 06:41 PM

I'll know spring has sprung when I hear a little critter I've never seen sing all night. It is a frog/toad and does not croak. His song is quite musical. Someone once upon a time told me what it was and I did not take note. Whatever the case I'm just waiting to hear him.

Beverly A.

alsorchids · #9 02-25-2011, 05:44 PM

I am enjoying this post. That little frog is majorly cute and you and the plants now have a very appropriate mascot. His motto should be "Bugs beware froggy is there!" Al