Tree Frog in the bathroom: Why did he enter and how do you get him out safely?

Scientific Fact – Zoology + Amphibian Biology: This is most likely a gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor). Don’t worry, 99% of the frogs you find at home aren’t named. Just don’t touch it unless you have a cut. 1. Why did the frog get into your bathroom? 3 scientific reasons: Frogs are amphibians, meaning their skin breathes and they need humidity 24/7. If their skin dries out, they die. The bathroom is like a 5-star hotel for them: Humidity: After a shower, the steam and water create a humidity level of 80-90%. For a frog, this is like a jungle. Insects: Mosquitoes and small fruit flies gather near the lights and drain. The frog went in after its “dinner.” Cold: The tiles are cold. 1. In the summer, frogs look for a cool place to avoid drying out. 2. How did it get out of the drain? Small frogs can squeeze through a drain’s U-trap or through cracks near a window/door. If you live on the ground floor or have a garden, it’s easy for them to get in. 3. How do you get it out without hurting it or yourself? The safe method: Wear gloves: A frog’s skin absorbs everything. Soap, cream, even your hand oils can irritate it. Its skin contains substances that can sting your eyes if you rub it. Get a glass and a piece of cardboard: Gently place the glass over the frog, then tuck the cardboard underneath. Its “super-sucking” fingers will release it quickly. Release it outside: Take it to a garden or near a tree with some moisture, away from the house. Don’t put it in water, as tree frogs live in trees, not water. What not to do: Don’t spray it with insecticide: it will die from the poison and the smell is awful. Don’t pull it by its toes: its suckers are sensitive and will break. Don’t scare it: when a frog is scared, it releases a white substance from its skin. It’s not called a