How do I care for frog found on supermarket floor?

[bshmerlie]

First, if you can post a picture so we can determine what kind of frog you have.

[JimO]

If it was found with produce, then it might not be a native frog, so I most definitely would not release it. For the time being, you can put it in a large jar or small aquarium with a couple of branches and a small dish of water for it to soak in. Depending on its size, it will each small crickets or other insects.

If it has big toe pads and climbs a lot, it's likely to be some kind of tree frog (but we'll need a picture to confirm that).

We would all be delighted to help and can give you more specific help once the frog is identified, but please don't release it until you know for sure that it is a local species. There are devastating amphibian diseases wiping out entire populations of frogs worldwide, so releasing a frog even from another area within its natural range is risky because it could be a carrier of the disease.

BTW - If you use a jar, don't put the lid on. Rather, use some screen or panty hose with a rubber band to hold it in place so that it gets plenty of fresh air.

[sleepypossum]

well, Alfonso (named by my son ) has made it through the night. He is hiding in a small cup in a plastic box. I have put in some water in a bowl but I don't think it's very interested in having a dip! We have a hermit crab tank so have put the container on the top to keep it warm ? Don't worry, I wont put him in with the crabs.... I am trying to find out how to post a photo so you can help identify it. I believe it to be green tree frog by looking at other photos on the web but will try to find out for sure. We wont release it till we know of we can. We have Brown Striped frogs in our pond so live in a froggy environment! Thanks for your support.

[Kurt]

To post a photo, click on "go advanced" when responnding to a post. Once there, you will see a paper clip, you want to click on that. A new window will appear and from there you can upload pictures to your post.

[sleepypossum]

these are a couple of photos of Alfonso! He is perking up abit today but not sure how big the insects need to be for him to eat!

[SethD]

Looks like a white lipped tree frog(Litoria infrafrenata).

[lnaminneci]

Looks like a white lipped tree frog(Litoria infrafrenata).

See Seth has already identified!

[lnaminneci]

these are a couple of photos of Alfonso! He is perking up abit today but not sure how big the insects need to be for him to eat!

Awwww....Alfonso is adorable. Definately a type of Tree frog. One of the Experts here will post the exact identity shortly.
A good rule of thumb for size of cricket/insect to feed is no larger than the frogs mouth is wide. Small/medium to medium crickets looks to be the right size for him. And crickets would be his staple diet. You can also feed flightless fruitflies, redworms, mealworms, and occasionally waxworms (since they are fatty) but would help fatten him up nicely.
Are you planning on keeping Alfonso as a pet? There are some great articles and posts on the forum about setting up a Terrarium.

Oh, and Welome to the Forum!

~Lesley

[sleepypossum]

Thanks! I think Alfonso is just in shock. Not sure how long he would have been crawling around the floor for at the supermarket...he certainly wasn't jumping when I found him..I did get a funny look from the check out lady...dont usually get customers crawling around the floor under the chillers!
I am going to the pet shop today to find supplies. My children want to keep him as a pet but we will see. Mmmm just how big could he get?
We live in Sydney and Alfonso probably came down from Queensland where it is warmer/more humid .I dont think we can release him here not till it warms up abit more any how..... Great to have this forum and good people to help, Thanks again everyone. Will keep you posted of Alfonso's Great Adventure!