Wildlife neighbors · SWFL Pest Identifier
Cuban Treefrog
Keep an eye on it Fine in small numbers — repeated sightings mean a source.
How to identify it
- Big warty treefrog (up to 5") around porch lights at night
- Giant toe pads
- Skin secretions irritate eyes — wash hands
Size
Large (1 inch +)
Where you'll see it
Lanai / patio · Lights / windows
Looks like
Crawler
Did you know
An invasive that eats Florida’s smaller native treefrogs — one reason your porch chorus may have gone quiet.
What it means for you
Wash hands after contact. Turning porch lights off (or amber) removes the insect buffet that draws them.
Not sure this is your bug?
Text a photo and a licensed local tech will identify it for free — or run it through the interactive identifier.
Similar wildlife neighbors in SWFL
Brown Anole
Helpful — leave itBrown lizard doing push-ups on your walkway
House Gecko
Helpful — leave itPale, almost translucent lizard on walls at night
Gopher Tortoise
Helpful — leave itHalf-moon burrow entrance, sandy apron in front
Nine-banded Armadillo
Keep an eye on itShallow cone-shaped holes dug overnight
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