Hey yo, if you are a first time gone froggin or you just making sure you have what you need, you might wanna check out this list.
The first thing you should bring is a positive attitude because sometimes you don’t find what you are looking for and no one wants to be with a grumpy goose. Next you wanna bring a buddy along. I’m a firm believer in the buddy system. If you fall in the woods and break your leg, you are gonna be shit up a creek. I’d also bring a cell phone so you can call 911 in case of emergency. Also if your phone has a camera that is a bonus because you want to have something to take pictures of the frogs. You can also use your camera to upload observations to herpmapper and or inaturalist. You want to bring a bag along to fill with some of the stuff I’m gonna say. Make sure to bring a water bottle filled with water so you don’t get dehydrated or bring a filter to clean stream water. Snacks are also good to bring, such as granola bars. You may want to bring some type of net if you aren’t quick enough with your hands or you want to catch some tadpoles. Bringing a notebook and a pen or pencil to take notes is also recommended. I know people who bring pepper spray and or knives in case of stranger danger. If it’s night and you hate mosquitoes, you can bring one of those head mosquito nets. You should also bring a flashlight or a headlight if it’s nighttime. That’s all I can think of right now, if you think of anything, just comment on the article.
The Horror Frog gets its name for a fascinating trick it can do with its arms. When threatened, it is able to break the bones in its arm to make claws that shoot out, spooOOOOoky
Vampire Flying Frog (Rhacophorus vampyrus) by Jodi Rowley
Nothing says spooky like a vampire except for the Twilight ones. The Vampire Flying Frog has weird fangs when it’s a tadpole which gave it the name. spooOOooky
One of the greatest singers of all time, Freddie Mercury was honored by having a whole genus named after him. The genus is Mercurana. It only has one species in it though, Mercurana myristicapalustris.
Images by Lionel Urman and fansite.com
Roxanne you don’t have to put on the red light but you better check out this frog named after Sting. Dendropsophus stingi from Colombia is named after Sting and his conservation efforts. Sadly most people call it the Kaplan’s Garagoa treefrog instead of the Sting Frog.
Images by Maxildsm and Pedro Peloso
This frog, Dendropsophus ozzyi, is named after Ozzy Osbourne, lead singer of Black Sabbath. They named it after him because the frog makes high pitch bat like calls and we all know what Ozzy did to a bat.
If you are new to froggin, you might be wondering what to wear while you go froggin. I’ll go over my suggestions.
Footwear
What kind of footwear you wear depends on the habitat you are going to be froggin in. Hiking shoes are best for dry, rocky terrain, but for wetter terrain, you want to go with swamp boots / rubber boots or waders.
Wear socks while froggin and pack an extra pair in case you get wet.
Pants
I would advise you to wear long pants when froggin, even if it’s hot outside. Long pants protect you better from ticks and poison ivy. Ticks are the most dangerous thing when froggin.
Shirt
Any shirt can be worn but a long sleeve shirt is better because it protects you from ticks and mosquitoes.
Headgear
Definitely wear a hat because it stops flies from crawling in your hair and occasionally stops branches from hitting you in the face. Baseball cap style is preferred. Headlamps are good for froggin at night. It allows you to use both your hands freely.
Bug Spray can be used but keep it away from your hands. You don’t want to get the spray on the frogs you catch.
Do you know what frogs eat for food? Frogs are carnivores so they eat meat but there are a lot of different items that they eat. Frogs only like to eat live animals unless you trick them into eating a dead one. Frogs generally eat anything they can fit into their mouth. Frogs will even eat other frogs so be careful housing frogs together.
Frogs such as the Mexican Burrowing Frog, eat mainly termites and ants they find underground. Their mouth is narrow to help them eat.
Mexican Burrowing Frog
Most frogs stick to the usual prey item – insects and worms. Grasshoppers, crickets, moths, spiders, and flies are the most common items.
Larger frogs are able to eat small snakes, mice, fish, and even small birds.
Every wondered what frog you are based on your astrology sign? No? Well you are here anyway so check it out. This is 100% real and I didn’t just make this up.
Fire Bellied Toad Aquarius: January 20th – February 18th
Fire Bellied Toads are shy and quiet , but on the other hand they can be eccentric and energetic. However, in both cases, they are deep thinkers and highly intellectual frogs who love helping others. They are able to see without prejudice, on both sides, which makes them people who can easily solve problems.
Pacman Frog Pisces: February 19th – March 20th
The Pacman Frog possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way.
Amazon Milk Frog Aries: March 21st – April 19th
The Amazon Milk Frogs are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything – from work to social gatherings. The Amazon Milk Frog is one of the most active frogs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Cane Toad Taurus: April 20th – May 20th
Practical and well-grounded, The Cane Toad is the frog that harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. Cane Toads are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable frogs, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.
Tomato Frog Gemini: May 21st – June 20th
Expressive and quick-witted, the Tomato Frog represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
African Bullfrog Cancer: June 21st – July 22nd
Deeply intuitive and sentimental, the African Bullfrog can be one of the most challenging frogs to get to know. They are very emotional and sensitive, and care deeply about matters of the family and their home. The African Bullfrog is sympathetic and attached to others they keep close.
Asian Leaf Frog Leo: July 23rd – August 22nd
The Asian Leaf Frogs are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. Self-confident and attractive, the Asian Leaf Frog is capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Poison Dart Frog Virgo: August 23rd – September 22nd
Poison Dart Frogs are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of different frogs. Poison Dart Frogs are selfless, often providing parental care for their offspring. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world.
Glass Frog Libra: September 23rd – October 22nd
Partnership is very important for the Glass Frog, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This frog is ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Suriname Toad Scorpio: October 23- November 21
Suriname Toads passionate and assertive. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. The Suriname Toad is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness.
Gray Tree Frog Sagittarius: November 22nd – December 21st
Curious and energetic, the Gray Tree Frog is one of the biggest travelers among all frogs, climbing down from their trees into ponds to breed. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life.
Leopard Frog Capricorn: December 22nd – January 19th
Leopards Frogs are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful frogs. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. The Leopard Frog is often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason.
What is the difference between frogs vs toads? It is a question asked since the beginning of time itself. The short answer is there are no differences. Frog and toad are just words we humans use to categorize organisms. Frogs can refer to any species in the order Anura (which include both frogs and toads), so all toads are technically frogs.
So what is a toad? Toads usually refer to members of the family Bufonidae – the True Toad family. These toads generally have dry, warty skin and short legs. They usually suck at jumping compared to a frog.
Standard Toad
There are other families that are considered toads such as the family Scaphiopodidae – North American Spadefoot Toad Family. So now, are toads just members of select families? Nope. There are random species that are named toad instead of frog. The Suriname Toad is referred to as a toad but it’s from the family Pipidae and generally spends its life in the water. So yeah, frogs and toads are annoying.
The first thing you should bring is a positive attitude because sometimes you don’t find what you are looking for and no one wants to be with a grumpy goose. Next you wanna bring a buddy along. I’m a firm believer in the buddy system. If you fall in the woods and break your leg, you are gonna be shit up a creek. I’d also bring a cell phone so you can call 911 in case of emergency. Also if your phone has a camera that is a bonus because you want to have something to take pictures of the frogs. You can also use your camera to upload observations to 
