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
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
Adult frogs are obligate carnivores, which means eat only animal matter, and will not eat plant matter. They feed primarily on worms, insects, and other invertebrates – but they are not selective with what they eat. But can tree frogs eat mealworms? Tree frogs can eat mealworms, but they are not the best food … Read more
When the winter ends, and the warm and wet spring weather comes, frogs emerge from hibernation and migrate to ponds to mate and lay their eggs. But what do frog eggs look like? Most frogs lay eggs in the water. Frog eggs laid in the water look like a clump of clear jelly-like globs, with … Read more
The state of Wisconsin is home to 8 species of salamanders. 7 of these species are terrestrial, which means they live on land, but there is also one fully aquatic species. Of the terrestrial salamander species, the red-backed salamander is considered the most abundant of Wisconsin’s salamanders (in its range). These salamanders can be found … Read more
Frogs are generalist carnivores that feast on worms bugs and a wide variety of other prey. They aren’t very picky with what they eat, so almost any prey they can catch and fit into their mouths is on the menu. But do frogs eat snails? In general, frogs do eat snails and slugs. They are … Read more