Tree Frog

We were visiting our grandson Reed this holiday weekend and while I was helping his dad cut down a tall tree, found this Eastern Gray Treefrog near the top of the tree. As I was showing the treefrog to Reed it jumped from my hand to Reed's shirt and climbed up to his shoulder.



Eastern Gray Treefrogs rarely descend from high treetops except for breeding. This treefrog was found clinging to this branch after the tree crashed to the ground and the branch had been 45 to 50 feet in the air.



Eastern Gray Treefrogs have specialized toe pads with a combination of mucous glands and surface moisture creates enough surface tension to support their weight when climbing on tree bark or smooth surfaces.