Remember the old Sunday night show United of Omaha's Wild Kingdom? Well, my woodsy home is starting to feel that way - again. I just stepped into a semi-dark kitchen to make myself a late sandwich for supper and a frog jumped across my line of vision. This is just really too much. Where are the five year old boys when you need one? I have made my sandwich and offered him two (!) rat glue traps for his evening entertainment. I've never caught a frog since I was 8 and those were the little fingernail sized ones at my Mother's back steps. I'm hoping I can give a good report tomorrow. All I can figure is that bags of groceries came out of my son's car and sat on the back porch for about 15 minutes before I brought them in - and probably him, too. Which means he was in the bag of aluminum foil and Ziploc food bags that I did not unpack yesterday. Ugh!

Yikes! I would have screamed my head off! While the frog means no harm and is probably wanting to be out in the wild, I sure understand why you wouldn't want him in the house. If you have one of those fish nets, keep it handy so you can catch him. Or a damp kitchen towel would do too.

We've had a lot of geckos this year and they live by the front door and the garage door. A benefit of having them is that we no longer have crickets in the house. But when I first saw one, I screamed.

The mysteries of nature. That was a wonderful show! Praying that your uninvited house guest leaves soon!

This put a smile on my face!! Loved Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom - I can still hear the man's voice in it. As long as it isn't too big a frog - I probably could try and catch it. But, a big bull frog - I'm afraid that I couldn't do! The worse is not know where he is - that he could jump in front of you at any time is a little unnerving! Maybe if you put the open grocery bag on the floor - he will jump back into it! Good luck - hope he doesn't have to crook - lol!!! Hugs, Laura

I bet it was a shock! I'm not fond of things scurrying in my house either! And they are always "shown the door"! LOL! Good luck catching the "hitchhiker" and sending him on his way. 🐸

I remember that show. I loved it. I agree, he's a good guy so I hope you managed to get him outside safe and sound. Thank goodness all of those items are well boxed so safe that he probably hitched a ride with. And I don't blame you for not wanting him as a pet. I wouldn't either

You really don't want to kill him as frogs eat spiders. So good to have although I know you want him outside not in. I found a small one in my living room a few weeks ago. Caught him in a paper cup and tossed him outside! Good luck. Nan

I remember the show. I am not a fan of any crawly things in my house!

Please don’t hurt him. I just love frogs. This is one of our tiny ones we get in S. Africa. He seems to like my cycad as he is often there.

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Which of you jumped the highest? Just kidding Betsey. If I saw something jumping my kitchen I would probably run . I too, have so many lizards and frogs out side they are to numerous to count. So far none in the house though.

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by graceandham 22 Jul 2020

I'm not over the surprise yet.

by dailylaundry 22 Jul 2020

I have an unusual fear of lizards - we were in Florida for the first 3 months of Covid 19 and I had to stay alert to avoid them!!! I grew up in Florida - so, I should be use to them - but, I am not and yup, I know they won't hurt you!!

I sent Gus this picture today of underbelly of a frog on my kitchen window. I was trying to get a pic when he zapped up a bug but he was too quick for me. Gus gets so excited to see the frogs on my windows at night.
I remember the show but Sunday nights at our house was always Bonanza.

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