5 Interesting Types of Tree Frogs in Minnesota (+ Pictures)

Tree Frogs in Minnesota

The state of Minnesota is home to several species of salamanders, frogs, and toads. There are eleven species of frogs in Minnesota, of these frogs, 4 species are classed as tree frogs. These frogs have small light bodies that allow them to sit on leaves and cling to weak branches without falling. They also have long … Read more

Do Frogs Eat Grasshoppers? (Yes, but Some Are Poisonous

Do frogs eat grasshoppers

Frogs are generalist carnivores that feast on worms and a wide variety of bugs. They are even known to eat bees, wasps, and other stinging eating. But do frogs eat grasshoppers? In general, frogs eat grasshoppers. However, some grasshopper species such as the eastern lubber grasshopper are poisonous and foul-tasting, so most frogs will avoid … Read more

Are Wood Frogs Poisonous to Humans, Dogs or Cats?

are wood frogs poisonous

Wood frogs are fairly small frogs found from the northeastern quarter of the United States and throughout most of Canada to central and southern Alaska. These frogs have a very varied coloration, but they are typically brown, rusty red, gray, or tan and have bumpy skin. But are wood frogs poisonous? Wood frogs are very … Read more

Can Frogs Drown? Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know

Can frogs drown?

Most people know that frogs that love to hang around ponds and other water bodies are very efficient swimmers. But have you ever wondered if frogs can drown? Frogs have lungs, and If their lungs fill with water, they can drown. Although they can breathe underwater through their skin, the oxygen they absorb from the … Read more

Do Frogs Eat Spiders? (What About Highly Venomous Ones?)

Do frogs eat spiders?

Frogs and toads are generalist carnivores that feast on worms and a wide variety of bugs. They are even known to eat stinging insects like wasps and bees, and some frogs even eat snakes! But do frogs eat spiders? In general, frogs eat spiders that are small enough to fit into their mouths. They are opportunistic predators … Read more

Are Spring Peeper Frogs Poisonous to Humans, Dogs, or Cats?

Are spring peeper frogs poisonous?

Spring peepers are small, slender tree frogs found throughout much of the eastern part of North America. These frogs can be easily identified by their tan or light brown coloration with a dark X-shaped marking on their back. But are spring peepers poisonous? Spring peeper frogs are not poisonous. They do not produce any skin … Read more