Sophocles-the surviving frog!

Well, It's been two weeks since I began logging the conditions in the frog tank, for the purposes of making sure there was stability in the tank before considering adopting a new tank mate. I am thrilled to report, it is in deed stable, not perfect but certainly decent conditions for adopting a friend. Sophocles seems to be a bit happier, I think there is more location for him to hide, and therefore he feels safer being OUT! there's quite a bit more of "zen" floating (what frogs do when happy) However, he's developed a new habit of trying to swim out the glass (gently at least) whenever I am standing in front of the tank feeding or checking the water. I find it quite endearing. My frog is trying to swim to me! I will be considering adopting tomorrow, but I probably won't be naming the new frog for a few days seeing as I want to "discover" their personality before naming. For example, I did realize when I adopted Sophocles and Euripides from Mary that they were definitely Greek Writers--but who was who? The surviving frog was always more calm than Euripides, as a matter of fact Euripides always seemed hyper active, and that's how I imagine Euripides (the Greek Playwright). I have realized (maybe decided) that it is, indeed a tank full of playwrights. From any period. how fitting for an actress to house a small containers of personal writers. I think it's fantastic.

I thought I would show a couple good "frog fotos". Since I don't think we have any pictures of Euripides, I've taken a few of Sophocles, and he seems to pose... it's strange. And i do feel sort of strange for uploading photos of my pet frog.

This is Sophocles Stuck in a plant.
Sitting on a piece of driftwood.
And just hanging out.



He later discovers me, though he hasn't started swimming at me, yet.

and then he discovers one of the Bobs (the snails) they're named Bob and Bob for Bob the Stage Hand...
I love the intent look he's giving that snail! It's HILARIOUS!