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Is it True..........

CrittersMailToo May 03, 2004 06:06 PM

Is it true that if u hold a male RETF by his front arm pits he starts to chirp but if its a female it doesn't?
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Colchicine May 04, 2004 07:44 AM

Quite possibly, since this is where females are grasped for amplexus, that would be its "release call" telling another male that it is not a female. If a female is receptive then it will not give the release call. BTW, this should not be attempted, frogs should not be handled in this manner.
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