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All Rights Reserved. Proud Partner of. After a sunbake, their colour can change to green with gold mottling, or in colder conditions they can be dark brown or olive coloured. Their bellies are pale green to light brown. The tadpoles grow up to 8 cm long, and swim in schools when small. They are usually a translucent yellow colour with some darker areas, but become darker with deep fins and pointed tails as they grow. They are one of the most commonly seen frogs in south-western Australia, especially in Perth gardens.

Motorbike Frogs live mainly on the ground, but can also climb up low tree branches or shrubs, amongst rocks or even up brick walls and windows to a height of 2 m. The Motorbike Frog gets its most common name from the sound it makes — like a motorbike changing gears, followed by some growls and croaks. Click to watch a video of a Motorbike Frog calling at night.

Dig a hole, place your pond in it and fill with water. Good shelter — whether natural or artificial — is essential in your frog-friendly garden. Natural shelter includes branches, rocks, logs and leaf-litter placed around the wet area. Artificial shelter includes holed bricks or PVC-piping, which provide a sturdy frog haven. Surround your wet area with native plants.

They are more suited to your local area than introduced plants and often require less water. Local plants attract local insects, which in turn attract frogs. Suitable water plants in your pond, such as rushes or sedges, provide shelter and help keep the water clean and oxygenated. The perfect frog habitat has the right balance of plants and animals.

Plants filter the water, frogs eat the insects and tadpoles feed on the rotting vegetation.