In the last few weeks, my family has taken 2 overnight trips to my in-laws' home in South Carolina. As we were locking up for the night, both times we saw a tree frog on the door. I'm not sure if it was the same one or not, but it looks like my in-laws have a new friend at their house.
The green tree frog is a common backyard species. They are often found around ponds, lakes, and streams and spend much of their time in trees eating insects. Although there is a river across the street from my in-laws' house, this particular frog seems to prefer sticking to the glass door. They are good at climbing on smooth surfaces and are often seen on windows or glass doors. These frogs have also become popular pets. Maybe if it's there next time, we'll catch it!
Green tree frogs range from bright yellowish olive to lime green. They may have small patches of gold or white or a line running down their side. Males are slightly smaller than females and have wrinkled throats because of their vocal pouch. They are mostly found in the central and southeastern parts of the United States.
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