White's tree frog stuck in bamboo

[cgpetey21]

Well, he still wouldn't come out tonight. I brought the bamboo down to the basement where I keep the saw, but I just couldn't risk it. He was wedged right by where a seam in the bamboo was, so I would have to cut pretty close to his nose or rear. Instead, I filled the bamboo up with water right to where his eyes were and I swished it around in case his waxy skin was stuck to the bamboo walls. Then I tapped the edge of the bamboo against the counter until his nose and one arm were sticking out the front. When I put my finger against his hand, he grabbed on and I pulled him out! He looks a little reddish on his sides and is very dark in color, but is otherwise fine. I stuck a few crickets in for him, but he is more interested on sticking to the wall right now. Maybe he'll change his mind later.

I am NOT putting the bamboo back in his terrarium. Maybe my baby geckos can use it more responsibly.

[Tom Highum]

Or you could seal up the ends with something like great stuff.

[JubJub326]

nice he finally came out i was scarred for you!

[Crystal6]

Just to defend his intelligence: My White's tree frog is VERY curious and if he sees a nook or something he will almost always slide down into it to see how far it goes. I think it might be so that they can determine rather or not it is a good hiding place incase they spot a predator.

Still funny as heck though.

[Tom Highum]

Ebony the View is a TV show in the U.S. And I hope he is ok. Have the red marks gone away yet?

[cgpetey21]

Yes, the red marks were gone this morning and he is looking MUCH greener! I think he is just as glad to be out of the bamboo as I am that he is safe and healthy! I was starting to think I might need to stick crickets down the bamboo chute soon!

Thank you to everyone for your concern, humor, and suggestions!