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
Adult frogs are obligate carnivores, which means eat only animal matter, and will not eat plant matter. They feed primarily on worms, insects, and other invertebrates – but they are not selective with what they eat. But can tree frogs eat mealworms? Tree frogs can eat mealworms, but they are not the best food … Read more
When the winter ends, and the warm and wet spring weather comes, frogs emerge from hibernation and migrate to ponds to mate and lay their eggs. But what do frog eggs look like? Most frogs lay eggs in the water. Frog eggs laid in the water look like a clump of clear jelly-like globs, with … Read more
Spring peepers are small, slender tree frogs found throughout much of the eastern part of North America. These frogs can be easily identified by their tan or light brown coloration with a dark X-shaped marking on their back. But are spring peepers poisonous? Spring peeper frogs are not poisonous. They do not produce any skin … Read more
Frogs and toads are generalist carnivores that feast on worms and a wide variety of bugs. They are even known to eat stinging insects like wasps and bees, and some frogs even eat snakes! But do frogs eat spiders? In general, frogs eat spiders that are small enough to fit into their mouths. They are opportunistic predators … Read more
Most people know that frogs that love to hang around ponds and other water bodies are very efficient swimmers. But have you ever wondered if frogs can drown? Frogs have lungs, and If their lungs fill with water, they can drown. Although they can breathe underwater through their skin, the oxygen they absorb from the … Read more
In the winter, we do not see many frogs and toads. This is because they are ectothermic (cold-blooded) animals, meaning they can not regulate their internal body temperature. When the environmental temperatures rise or fall, so does their internal temperature. Toads in cold regions hibernate to protect themselves from freezing temperatures in the winter. This … Read more
Many people know that most frogs start their lives as tadpoles, which metamorph into mature frogs over time. Toads are a type of frog, so you may be wondering if they too have tadpoles. So, do toads have tadpoles? Most toads lay eggs in water, which hatch into tadpoles. Over time, the tadpoles go through … Read more
Wood frogs are fairly small frogs found from the northeastern quarter of the United States and throughout most of Canada to central and southern Alaska. These frogs have a very varied coloration, but they are typically brown, rusty red, gray, or tan and have bumpy skin. But are wood frogs poisonous? Wood frogs are very … 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