Sang-froid amphibians
I think…what fascinates me the most about both amphibians and reptiles is their tranquility…their…sang-froid, which literally means cold-headed. And I’m sure their cold-bloodedness must have everything to do with this. They can’t afford to fuss about anything, since it requires a lot of warmth to do so. And therefore…they usually just sit and save energy.
And when that tasty fly flies by, they strike.
Playing dead
Whether they were cheek blowing green frogs and mating blue moor frogs and no matter what they did, swimming,mating or even playing dead, they always did it in a very relaxed way. So once again it confirmed in my assumption that they’re just extremely …..cool!
Grass Snake in the Grass
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) relaxing in the grass
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) relaxing in the grass
Pool Frog Blowing Cheeks
Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae)
Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae)
Moor Frog in Blue
Moor Frog (Rana arvalis) male, coloured blue during the mating season. The smooth water surface reflects the the body of the frog.
Moor Frog (Rana arvalis) male, coloured blue during the mating season. The smooth water surface reflects the the body of the frog.
Tree Frog in a Tree
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on a twig
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on a twig
Grass Snake Sticking its Tongue Out
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) portrait
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) portrait
The Tree Frog & the Rosehip
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on Rosehip
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on Rosehip
Close up of a relaxing tree frog
Dressed to Impress
Pool Frog (Pelophylax ridibundus)
Pool Frog (Pelophylax ridibundus)
Grass snake
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) playing dead, in order to mislead predators
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) playing dead, in order to mislead predators
The Tree Frog & The Bramble
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on a barmble
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on a barmble
Blue Love
Moor frog (Rana arvalis) with a blue male reflected in the water.
Moor frog (Rana arvalis) with a blue male reflected in the water.
Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) with mosquito Zandhhagedis met mug
Juvenile tree frog
The Great Green Yawn
European Tree Frog
Europese boomkikker (Hyla arborea formerly Rana arborea)
European Tree Frog
Europese boomkikker (Hyla arborea formerly Rana arborea)
Pool frog in hiding
The Tree Frog & the Rosehip
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on Rosehip
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on Rosehip
Natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita, formerly Bufo calamita) juvenile Juveniele rugstreeppad
Tree frog
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea)dangling
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea)dangling
Composition in Green & Pink
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on Eupatorium
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on Eupatorium
Tree Frog en Face
Frog en Face
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea)
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea)
Funny looking Moor Frog (Rana arvalis)
A Resting tree frog on a rusty leaf
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) slithering through the grass, with its tongue sticking out
Frog male ready for some action
Grass snake playing dead
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) playing dead, in order to mislead predators
Grass snake (Natrix natrix) playing dead, in order to mislead predators
The Only Way is Up
European Tree Frog climbing a blade of grass
European Tree Frog climbing a blade of grass
More Frogs Making More Frogs
The Tree Frog Baby
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on a twig
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea) sitting on a twig
A Relaxing baby tree frog
It’s Not Easy Being Green
European Tree Frog hiding in the green
European Tree Frog hiding in the green
Moor Frog Male Protecting Spawn
Moor Frog Reflections (Rana arvalis)
Pool Frogs Mating
Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae)
Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae)
Tree frog
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea)dangling
European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea)dangling