What Was I Thinking?!

[Wood Nymph]

They're adorable! Do they have a flash of yellow on the inside of their legs? If so, then they're definitely grey tree frogs which is what I would guess by looking at them.

They are lighter on the inside of their legs, but I don't think I'd call it yellow. Are new grey tree frogs green in the beginning? These are lime green with the exception of two or three that are grey. They are so darned cute I could squeak. LOL

[LilyPad]

All my grey tree frogs started off as grey in the beginning The yellow in the legs was pale at first, almost translucent, but it was there. All of mine were out of the water in July and the 3 that I kept still do not have coloring quite as dark as the adults. I can already see the patterns starting to form on some of yours though. Also, Indiana does not have any green tree frogs native to the state, so it is unlikely that it would be those. When I look through the list of native Indiana frogs, your guys would only compare to copes or eastern grey tree frogs. I hope this helps. Good job with them! Here are a few photos of mine early on so you can compare.

[Wood Nymph]

All my grey tree frogs started off as grey in the beginning The yellow in the legs was pale at first, almost translucent, but it was there. All of mine were out of the water in July and the 3 that I kept still do not have coloring quite as dark as the adults. I can already see the patterns starting to form on some of yours though. Also, Indiana does not have any green tree frogs native to the state, so it is unlikely that it would be those. When I look through the list of native Indiana frogs, your guys would only compare to copes or eastern grey tree frogs. I hope this helps. Good job with them! Here are a few photos of mine early on so you can compare.

Yer right. Mine look just like yours. Thanks! I've never seen any green tree frogs about, so that would explain it. I have greys that run all over my windows during the summer and live in my outdoor planters, but these tadpoles were from my BF's place which is in another county South of mine. Thought maybe he had greens there. Thanks again for the info!

[LilyPad]

You're welcome! My first frog was a grey and they've remained my favorite to this day . They have such big personalities.

[elly]

What cuties!

[Wood Nymph]

My original intention was that I would release all of these in the springtime in my forest. Now ... am I being unrealistic? Can frogs brought up in a sheltered home environment function properly if returned to the wild, do ya think? 'Course - there's probably no real way to know, but I wonder what your opinions are ...

[Marinecrab]

Hey! Sorry I haven't been very active on the forums lately, I just enlisted in the U.S army and ship out in less than a year.

It looks like your frogs are coming along nicely, very cute!
Yes, he's my first real tree frog but he's a riot, very cute. We're begining to think he's a she since she is so quiet but we're not sure. Also, you live in a beautiful area!