Tag: frogs
We had to write a Mini Comic for my Illustration Class so I did mine based on The Frog and The Scorpion. Hopefully you all know the story!
But if you don’t know the story… In the original the scorpion stings the frog in the middle of the river. When the frog asks “why” the scorpion says “it’s in my nature” and they both die. I like my ending more.
Done with watercolor and pen and ink nib.
I always thought this story was fucked up, even when I heard it as a very young child. I even got put in the naughty corner, and a star next to my name crossed off for questioning it.
This story is so much better, and I like it’s message much more.
I have been seeing bunches of luv for frogs and toads lately .. so here is a reminder to not handle them for long periods of time and always with gently cleaned and wet hands 💐
Dont use soap, lotions, or repellents before handling them either!
While the oil in our skin is not inherently harmful to our amphibian friends any lingering chemicals are! Same with our body heat for frogs! Plus handling them a lot leads to stress and as a result increased susceptibility to illness and parasites!
When you see me handling my boys its nearly always for a few seconds during transition to soaking or dinner bucket!
Occasionally will handle Peef outside of that for no more than 5 minutes (and no more than once a week) as toads, with their dry skin, arent at as big a risk of dehydrating and drying out as their M O I S T brethren!
But be it toad or frog, please respect our little angels!
Ribbit!
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