Fun with Acris crepitans

[John]

It has turned out these little guys are becoming very rewarding pets.

I view them as the US equivalent to fire-bellied toads.

[Kurt]

I view them as the US equivalent to fire-bellied toads.

How so?

[John]

How so?

They are semi-aquatic frogs of a similar size with fire bellies. Same habits and even their calls are vaguely similar.

[Kurt]

Ok, I see.

[SludgeMunkey]

And they are almost as common as mosquitoes in these parts. In fact, I think they have the leopard and bull frogs beat in this state when it comes to sheer numbers.

As a frog and toad novice, they are proving to be a valuable learning experience for me. Hopefully some of what I am learning from them can be applied to the more exotic species I plan on getting in the future.

Boring? Yeah.

Easy to care for? So far.

Suitable as bait? Well thats always an option...