Species guide
Gray treefrog
Skin irritantHyla versicolor
How to recognise it
A small, bumpy treefrog with large sticky toe pads that changes color from gray to green; a flash of bright yellow-orange shows on the inner thighs when it jumps.
Is it dangerous?
Harmless, but its skin secretions can irritate your eyes and nose — wash your hands after handling and avoid touching your face.
What to do
Handle as little as possible (with clean, wet hands) and wash afterwards.
Recorded 15,613 times in the wild worldwide.
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