Is the Red Eyed Tree Frog Poisonous?
The answer is no. Unlike many very colorful frogs, the red eyed tree frog is not poisonous. They rely on natural defenses to protect themselves against predators. As embryos, the red eyed tree frog is able to detect vibrations that alert it to danger. As adults, they rely on their brilliant color to startle predators. Hatching Early for Survival In recent findings, researchers have discovered that the red eyed tree frog senses danger through vibrations made by predators. It has been found that the eggs, which are laid in clutches covered by a gelatinous coating, can actually hatch days early to avoid further predator attack. When a snake bites into a clutch of eggs, the embryos sense the vibration and begin hatching and falling to the water.
