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.
Gray Treefrog
(Hyla versicolor)
Photo Courtesy of Ron Puccio
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The Gray Treefrog is 1 - 3 inches in length with rough skin which is greenish or brownish to gray in color. Dark blotches can also be seen on the back of the treefrog with a light spot with a dark outline found below the eye. The undersides of the thigh are bright yellowish-orange. Their call is a loud trill that is often heard during the breeding season from April to August.
Gray Treefrogs are found in trees and shrubs near bodies of permanent water such as ponds, streams and lakes
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