Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
National Geographic video- Freaks of Nature: Water Holding Frogs
This little Australian frog will do anything to survive tough times. It uses its body like a canteen, its feet like shovels, and its skin like a cocoon.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Don't kiss that Frog!
Pet frogs are the source of a multistate salmonella outbreak, says the CDC
Water frogs like the African dwarf frogs can be a cute and fun pet for beginners, but keep hands off! These frogs are easy to care for, but handling these frogs is not a good idea. Oils in your skin can irritate their skin, and remember water frogs absorb a lot through their skin, but they've also been linked to some folks getting sick, particularly little kids. Make sure to minimize contact with the animal, using a net not your hands when transferring the frogs from tank to tank, or be sure to wash your hands immediately before and after picking them up.
Water frogs like the African dwarf frogs can be a cute and fun pet for beginners, but keep hands off! These frogs are easy to care for, but handling these frogs is not a good idea. Oils in your skin can irritate their skin, and remember water frogs absorb a lot through their skin, but they've also been linked to some folks getting sick, particularly little kids. Make sure to minimize contact with the animal, using a net not your hands when transferring the frogs from tank to tank, or be sure to wash your hands immediately before and after picking them up.
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