Here’s what to do if you spot them.
Since then, this frog has made its way across Florida and other locations across the Southeast.
“Their numbers are rising, but we really dont know how many there are.”
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Theyre likely also to be found in coastal Alabama and Texas," says Johnson.
“They could be anywhere in the Southeast where its mild enough so they can persist.”
Even the immature stages, or tadpoles, of Cuban treefrogs prey on the tadpoles of native species.
So, yes, you may be surprised to open your commode and find one staring up at you!
Identifying Cuban Treefrogs
Learning to distinguish these frogs from native treefrog species is important.
“Their skin can range from tan or light gray to olive green.
Some also have patterns on their backs, while others are a solid color.”
Cuban treefrogs range in size from 2 or 3 inches up to 6 inches.
They have obvious bulging eyes and large toepads.
Their most obvious identifying feature is that they have lots of warts of various sizes on their backs.
However, they do not have warts on their heads.
Cuban treefrogs are mostly nocturnal.
