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    Yup, a threat response. Just like peeing on your hand if you stress them out.

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    You'll really know for sure if they're mad when they bark and scream at you.


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    Quote Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat View Post
    You'll really know for sure if they're mad when they bark and scream at you.
    I have a whites tree frog that does that. Scared the hell out of me the first time he did it. I have to hand feed him roaches and when he doesnt want one he lets me know!

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    My pep does a cute little "orif" kinda sound when I dig him up to do his weekly bath and substrate clean.
    But he's never barked or screamed.
    He does croak at odd times.



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    Some frogs and toads even inflate themselves in between crevices and burrows to prevent a predator from pulling them out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tongue Flicker View Post
    Some frogs and toads even inflate themselves in between crevices and burrows to prevent a predator from pulling them out.
    Yes they do and spade foot toads are one of those such amphibians.


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    It's just air as he will slim down and then appear "fat" again. These are such "cool" animals. It must be something to have one that's the size of a dinner plate.

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    Thanks DeserHeat for the quick reply. I have had wild Boreal Toads here in Juneau pee when you would pick them up. I have only picked up Frog once that was after I bought "him" to put "him" in the vivarium. I will have to pick Frog up soon when I clean the vivarium.

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