Gray tree frog surprise...
Hi all,
I am new to this forum, so a big "hello" to other frog fans out there.
We live near a pond in southeastern Michigan where there are a lot of frogs waiting for spring. One type we see a lot of is the Gray Tree Frog. I often find them on the side of our house, on our deck, and so forth.
Today I was very surprised to see one on a large potted tree that we keep outdoors in summer and bring indoors in the winter. I've had these guys hide in potted plants before, but they are usually discovered when it's still fall and the weather doesn't preclude me from finding a better place for them outdoors. This guy was on the edge of the pot and wandering around a bit. He's very alert and moves easily, so he's wide awake.
I am looking for advice as to what to do with my little gray friend. Right now it's in the low 30s outdoors, so putting him outside seems like a death sentence...but that's why I am turning to this forum for advice.
I *think* my options are:
1) Raise him for a couple of months in a terrarium until the weather improves and then release him. I have a pretty fair idea of what this entails and am equipped to do it if needed.
2) Put him in one of the many flower pots out in our garage. The garage is attached but not insulated. The side of the garage that is connected to the house stays around +20 degrees relative to the outdoor temp, which would probably be warm enough for him for the time being.
3) Just find a sheltered place for him outdoors, he'll be fine.
So, what do you folks think? I need to do something pretty quickly before the cats discover him. ;-)
Thanks for any advice,
Marc
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