{"id":1256,"date":"2019-02-18T14:35:41","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T14:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2022-04-04T20:31:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T20:31:53","slug":"are-leopard-frogs-poisonous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/are-leopard-frogs-poisonous\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Leopard Frogs Poisonous?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Leopard frogs are small, cute frogs, that are a great pet for beginners. They\u2019re not poisonous like a poison-dart frog. Poison dart frogs are considered one of the most toxic frogs on the planet; with some species having poison deadly enough to kill an adult human. In contrast, leopard frogs are certainly not deadly (not to humans).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leopard frogs, like most frogs, produce a mild toxin as a defense mechanism against predators, but it has little to no noticeable effect on humans. The only real threat leopard frogs have is that they (and other amphibians and reptiles) can carry the salmonella bacteria, which can be harmful to humans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a safety precaution, always wash your hands after handling amphibians. Before washing your hands, be sure not to rub your eyes or mouth. Other than that, leopard frogs are basically harmless to humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several different leopard frog species, most of which are identified by their \u201cleopard-like\u201d spots on their backs and bodies. Most leopard frogs are greenish in color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The northern leopard frog is bright green with dark spots, while the southern leopard frog is a muddier green color with dark spots.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The leopard spots are the frog\u2019s first line of defense against predators because they help camouflage them in the wild. Also, these frogs are relatively timid. They\u2019ll hide when threatened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In water, you might see them hanging out just under the surface. They\u2019re ambush predators, meaning they lie quietly in wait for their prey to stroll by. They\u2019ll eat any insect that is smaller than they are, and they\u2019ve been known to eat smaller leopard frogs as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout Leopard Frogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n