Tadpole ID? D.C. Area U.S., pics

[Gnag the nameless]

At every new photo my thoughts on what this little guy could be changes! But I agree with Ashley and Heather, it's either Bullfrog or Green frog now. Even so, I can't wait to see him as he grows up he already looks like he's got an interesting coloration happening!

[Tadtholemew]

Thank you all! Here's some update photos!

[Tadtholemew]

Updated photos!

So, after looking at Tad closely, I'm thinking that he must just be some kind of frog that was not in the tadpole packet. I think he might be a southern chorus frog (see pic: http://www.virginiaherpetologicalsoc...%20Frog%29.jpg)

What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with this kind of frog?

[UncleChester]

Updated photos!

So, after looking at Tad closely, I'm thinking that he must just be some kind of frog that was not in the tadpole packet. I think he might be a southern chorus frog (see pic: http://www.virginiaherpetologicalsoc...%20Frog%29.jpg)

What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with this kind of frog?

Your tadpole had dorsal eyes so it can't be a Southern Chorus Frog. It still looks like a Green frog or a Bullfrog to me. I can't tell for sure from your pictures if it has the dorsolateral ridges or not but they should be visible at this stage and actually even earlier. Attached is a photo of a Green Frog, Rana clamitans, ​note the ridges down the back/side (the colour and pattern can vary quite a bit within this species).

[Gnag the nameless]

I'm still betting on Green Frog or Bullfrog. Either way, he is very cute !

Brian's right, I second him on that it's not a Chorus frog. If your little guy was a Southern Chorus frog, though, I could give you some basic advice on how to care for a similar species, the Pacific Chorus frog. There's actually a caresheet for Pacific Chorus frogs (Pseudacris Regilla) on here! However, I doubt you'll need it.

Brian has definitely given you excellent advice and help on how to identify your little guy. Can't wait to see some more photos of him