Sticky Feet, Foamy Nests

The Foam Nest Frog, Chiromantis xerampelina, is widespread in the lowveld and bushveld.

They are well adapted to living in an environment that would be too dry for other amphibians.

They are expert climbers and can leap effortlessly.  Foam Nest Frogs are very well camouflaged and have the ability to change colour from dark to light shades.

Their nests can be seen as foamy masses on grass or branches overhanging water. The eggs are laid in the foam and when the tadpoles hatch, they drop into the water below.