Leptodactylus melanonotus’ common name above refers to the small spike on the medial edge of the front legs of males – kind of like a nuptial pad, except sharper – and the build up of a foamy substance the frogs create when laying eggs by kicking around the surface of the water. 

The Brown Vinesnake was aggressive and pretty.  Although it did manage to bite me once while handling it, it was a fairly slow snake and holding it just behind the head immobilized it.  It was so agressive, that it began biting sticks and leaves that crossed it’s path in the tree while we held it for photographs.  Here, it strikes at my camera…