Monsoon: It’s that time of the year when frogs come out of their hideouts and make themselves known by making distinct sounds. What are these sounds?

Frogs scream to alarm or scare their predators. They also release territorial, warning, distress, and mating sounds that can sound like they are screaming. Screaming is a typical defense mechanism used by frogs to protect themselves, among other things. 

Common frogs can make a high-pitched shriek to startle a predator, such as a dog or a cat. This noise lasts for 5 seconds and mimics the cry of a frightened baby. These distress calls scare the predator. As a result, it releases the frog, allowing it to escape. 

What Does It Mean When You Hear Frogs Croaking?

You are likely to hear frogs croaking during the night if that is what keeps you awake at night. The following will put things into perspective as to why these tiny amphibians croak so loudly.

Frogs usually croak to attract mates in order to reproduce. The male frog species croak to attract the female species, which is an innate behavior. It commonly occurs during monsoon seasons, with humidity being a significant factor in reproduction. Frogs are active at night and croak more in dark surroundings to attract potential mates. 

Croaking sounds can be quite distressing. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent it from happening. 

How Long Do Frogs Croak At Night?

As established, frogs croak during their active hours at night. Frogs start croaking after the sun sets, from early evening up until early morning, approximately around 3 am. 

Frogs are likely to croak and get noisy during the nighttime. However, you can eliminate their croaking and scream by following certain steps. Continue reading to find out more. 

How Do You Make Frogs Shut Up?

There are a few common methods that you can use to get rid of or scare the frogs in your area. 

Some of these are listed below: 

• Use fake predators, e.g., plastic snakes
• Loud noises will scare them off
• Spray the frogs with salt water 
• Spray the frog with citric acid
• Spray the frog with vinegar
• Spread salt around your perimeter, and frogs won’t enter

You will frighten the frogs by using these natural repellents, and they will get away. However, these methods can cause severe distress to frogs. 

Why Are Frogs So Noisy At Night?

The humidity in the nighttime air creates an ideal environment for frogs to thrive. They breathe and drink through their skins. Why are they so noisy during the nighttime?

Frogs feel protected at night because darker surroundings offer them shelter, and most predators, such as fish and birds, are inactive at night. That’s the reason they’re so active and loud at night. 

However, they, like all other animals, doze off. Continue reading to learn more about their inactivity and sleep.

Where Do Frogs Sleep At Night?

Various types of frogs have different habitats. 

Aquatic frogs live in water, land frogs in trees, and terrestrial frogs sleep underground. 

Frogs in low latitude regions hibernate during the dry and warmer seasons, while those in high latitude, colder regions hibernate during the winter.  

What Are Some Types Of Screaming Frogs?

It has been mentioned that frogs scream when they are distressed or frightened and want to get away from a predator. 

The following are a few examples of screaming frogs. 

Budgett Frog

They can be found in ponds and water bodies during humid seasons and underground during dry seasons. Budgett frogs become very aggressive when provoked. They are also known as “screaming toads.”

Slender Bleating Frog

This species is found in Queensland. These frogs have a 4.2 cm body length. They are medium-sized species. The males of this species have large black vocal sacs that make loud, screaming sounds. 

Screaming Tree Frog

The screaming tree frog exists from New South Wales to Victoria. It has a body length of 4.6 cm. Male species have big yellow vocal sacs, and they change from cream to lemon yellow color during the mating season. 

Conclusion

Frogs can be seen during rainy seasons, in proximity to water bodies, and in your swimming pools. If you ever touch a frog, it will react by screaming and trying to escape your hold. Frogs have different screams, and these distress calls allow them to surprise and overwhelm their predators.