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 #1793876


FrecklesMom
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 Freckles and the new tank

It took forever for the silicone to set but the seperated tank is finally done. I’ve got pics of Freckles hanging out before I put him in the new tank. Again I wonder if this is truly a Leopard frog. I have my doubts.



07/13/08  05:35pm

 #1794053


Clawedfrogsrule
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   Message To: FrecklesMom   In reference to Message Id: 1793876


 Freckles and the new tank

He looks like he might be a bullfrog to me...gorgeous either way, gotta love those big froggy eyes :)
07/13/08  08:23pm

 #1794450


AnuraArdor
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   Message To: Clawedfrogsrule   In reference to Message Id: 1794053


 Freckles and the new tank

Definitely not a leopard frog. Leopards have dorsalateral folds, no way around it.




It does have supratympanic folds like a bullfrog, and juvi bullfrogs can display similar markings, but one this age and size would have very prominent eardrums (tympanums), which I don’t see at all. (juvi green frogs can often look like this too, but they have dorsalateral folds.)

Here’s a pic of a bullfrog with very prominent eardrums, and the one below it with more camouflaged eardrums, yest still very visible. If you cannot see large eardrums, then it is not a bullfrog. If you can see the eardrum, and it is not -at least or very close- to the size of the frog’s eye, it’s still not a bull.




Other than the bullfrog, the markings etc. don’t really resemble anything native to America, can I ask where you got it from?

I could help identify with better pics from every side including the belly or at least an excellent description. Here’s one more pic that comes in handy while trying to identify a frog.



Good luck :]

~Danielle
07/14/08  01:48am

 #1794465


FrecklesMom
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   Message To: AnuraArdor   In reference to Message Id: 1794450


 Freckles and the new tank

To be quite honest I’ve raised this little one from a tadpole. I bought it from the local petstore. I asked them what it was and they said possibly a leopard or a bull but they weren’t sure either. I think they just order and get what they get. Freckles just finished absorbing his tail last month so it may be possible that he’s still just to young to tell for sure yet???
But I do thank you for the information it was very helpful!
I’ve noticed Freckles won’t eat till it’s dark. Perhaps that is another hint? If it’s any help I live in Southeast Alabama. Now whether they order locally, I have no idea.
Thanks,
Melissa
07/14/08  02:11am

 #1794472


FrecklesMom
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   Message To: FrecklesMom   In reference to Message Id: 1794465


 Freckles and the new tank

Freckles has a creamy colored belly also. I can never get him out of hiding long enough to get really good pictures. Today was the exception since he was moving into the new habitat. Here’s his tad pics.





As you can see this was in May so he really is a baby.



07/14/08  02:21am

 #1795450


Clawedfrogsrule
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   Message To: FrecklesMom   In reference to Message Id: 1794472


 Freckles and the new tank

With young bullfrogs the tympanum really aren’t prominent yet, mine took a while before I noticed hers really developing. I’m pretty sure it’s a bullfrog, they take about 2 years to fully mature too, so yours is still quite a baby :)
07/14/08  09:00pm

 #1795482


FrecklesMom
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   Message To: Clawedfrogsrule   In reference to Message Id: 1795450


 Freckles and the new tank

Since being in the new half and half tank he stays most of the time in the water. Doesn’t really want crickets at all it seems. He’s been eating meal worms and pheonix worms primarily. I also noticed he only eats late at night.
He’s not showing any signs of distress or illness so I’m going to assume he’s ok for now but I’d really like him to start eating gut loaded crickets soon.
I know I’ve got to change the substrate. I’ve decided I don’t like it. LOL
07/14/08  09:25pm

 #1796711


Anilver
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   Message To: FrecklesMom   In reference to Message Id: 1795482


 Freckles and the new tank

those tad pics look like bullfrog tads to me.
07/15/08  06:45pm

 #1839676


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   Message To: AnuraArdor   In reference to Message Id: 1794450


 Freckles and the new tank

It does have supratympanic folds like a bullfrog, and juvi bullfrogs can display similar markings, but one this age and size would have very prominent eardrums (tympanums), which I don’t see at all. (juvi green frogs can often look like this too, but they have dorsalateral folds.)

Here’s a pic of a bullfrog with very prominent eardrums, and the one below it with more camouflaged eardrums, yest still very visible. If you cannot see large eardrums, then it is not a bullfrog. If you can see the eardrum, and it is not -at least or very close- to the size of the frog’s eye, it’s still not a bull.

your facts are wrong. all young bullfrogs have eardrums the size of its eye or smaller. once they mature if the eardrum stays the size as the eye or smaller it is a female, if the eardrum gets much larger than the eye it is a male. the respond to FrecklesMom your frog is a bullfrog. they mature at about 1.5 years.
your welcome
08/22/08  06:35pm

 #1845675


FrecklesMom
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   Message To: Smokey Jungle Frog   In reference to Message Id: 1839676


 Freckles and the new tank

LOL Thank you! Freckles is just a baby still. Just got the legs in June so although he/she is growing and getting fat, I still haven’t seen the eardrums properly to even try to see if it’s a boy or girl. Stinker likes to hide most of the time anyway. :0)
08/28/08  10:00pm

 #1856360


FrecklesMom
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   Message To: FrecklesMom   In reference to Message Id: 1845675


 Freckles and the new tank

I can now see Freckles tympanums. Looks like Freckles is a girl. They are small, about the same size as her eye maybe just a bit smaller. The tank leaked so she’s in temporary housing till I get the leak fixed. Not a happy camper at all. LOL
09/10/08  07:31pm

 #1876464


ReptileGurl202
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   Message To: FrecklesMom   In reference to Message Id: 1856360


 Freckles and the new tank

Bullfrog..
10/07/08  12:42am

 #1876648


Sqeker
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   Message To: ReptileGurl202   In reference to Message Id: 1876464


 Freckles and the new tank

he is an american bullfrog i know becuse i got 2 and just last night he got his front leg and this morning he got his other front leg so he’s basicly a froglet but with a tail.
10/07/08  03:23pm


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