Wednesday, April 16th
April's meeting will focus on how to safely handle and present your reptile to the public. Please feel free to bring your own animal to show off.
Meetings start promptly at 8pm in the Alumni Room of Medaille College.
Annual Banquet
PLEASE NOTE: The annual banquet and recognition dinner will be rescheduled due to conflicts. The new date will likely be a Saturday in May, please contact a board member for more information.
Western Chorus Frog
(Pseudacris triseriata)
Photo Courtesy of Aaron Greene
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This small frog rarely reaches more that one inch in length and is grayish-green to brown in color with three dark stripes that run down the back. There is another dark strip on each side of the frog that runs from the snout to the back leg.
The call of the Western Chorus frog sounds like someone running their fingernail over a comb. It can be heard quite often during the breeding season from late winter into summer. They can often be heard calling when ice can still be found on the water.
The Western Chorus Frog can be found in a variety of habitats from dry areas to swamps. They are even common backyard residents.
Remember that in many places it is illegal to take wildlife out of the wild without the proper permits from local, state, or federal authorities. Please do not release any captive reptiles or amphibians into the wild as this will disrupt the natural order of our environment. See our amphibian and reptile adoptions page for more information on what to do with unwanted herps.
Help further herpetology research and education by donating to the Marvin R. Aures Herpetological Grant