Nature Posts
Pickerel Frog
Pickerel Frogs are native to Virginia. They live in or around ponds and marshes, growing to 3” in length. They are distinguished from a similar Leopard frog by their black bar markings, which are more rectangular than oval.
It is an important distinction to make because they secrete a toxin which will irritate our skin and eyes, and even kill other small animals. Best to let them be.
They forage on the land in grassy areas at night to hunt for insects, so you will see them getting about this on any warm and damp evening.
For a deeper dive into Pickerel Frog, click this link to Virginia Dept of Wildlife Resources