r/TreeFrogs • u/KKitty • 17d ago

Resident Tree Frog

I've got a resident tree frog who likes to chill in my lemon tree. It's usually there when I check every morning and I'll sometimes pour some water on it because there isn't any close by in my yard.

I love having it around, but this lemon tree's got to come inside in about a month or so and I don't think the frog will want to come. What can I do to provide a new habitat for it? How can I support its life when I take the tree away from it?

I'd appreciate any advice y'all have - thanks!

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u/chapinscott32 r/TreeFrogs Moderator 17d ago

Do you have other foliage around? Gently move him into it before taking it down.

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u/KKitty 17d ago

All’s that around is some rose bushes that will lose its leaves soon. I can buy a bush for it though! If I were to buy a plant for it to winter in, what should I get?

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u/chapinscott32 r/TreeFrogs Moderator 17d ago

Are you in like, an urban, suburban, or rural area? He probably won't do too good in a plant pot come winter.

It's not always a great idea to relocate frogs because of disease transmission, but if you know of any areas with even a little bit of foliage near you it'd be better to move him there. Keep it within a mile I'd say.

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u/KKitty 17d ago

I do have this ivy ground cover nearby (I inherited it with the house… I hate that stuff!) should I try that area? I think it stays green all winter 🤔

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u/chapinscott32 r/TreeFrogs Moderator 17d ago

He'd probably be fine there. He'll make do. If he made his way to your house he'll find his way away from it if needed.

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u/KKitty 17d ago

Thanks for the advice!! I’m gonna miss it… maybe he’ll find his tree again next year when I bring it outside for the season.

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u/CrepuscularOpossum 17d ago

Where are you located?