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can you ID a frog?

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Question
I found this little guy hanging out on my hibiscus. :)

I took several pictures. Do you know what he is?

I live in central Alabama, zone 7b.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/316906_10150316763404263

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/320746_10150316763439263

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/305239_10150316763469263

Answer
Desi,    You are going laugh. He is beautiful.......He is an Alabama tree frog.  he is absolutely not harmful to your hibiscus but , may keep you up at night loud little buggers. Thank you for the pics!!!!! I am going to send you a site just to know what you have running around in your yard how kool.     http://www.flickriver.com/photos/rustyboy1957/4277166045/  Here is a pic I am trying to find his exact species and find out if he is like the grass tree frogs you guys have down there and you'll know where to look for him and a little  more about him. If you don't mind I will be sending you a follow up.  Thank - you , Tina


Desi,  These guys are pretty common even being kept as pets in the last ten yrs. Here is what your little friend is    http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/detail.asp?recNum=AR0015 If there is a good water source and they are happy there they will never leave and next year you may have another one hanging around. Kool Beans ......Well good luck , Tina