Female GTF's - do they call or do they not?

[MMAnne]

Well from what I've read they don't...

But then I've also read female GTF's call when it rains (and as it is winter where I live that might be a problem!).

I have also heard some mumbo jumbo stuff about their vocals that said they are incapable of calling.

So, do female GTF's call or do they not?

Because I am really really into getting some frogs but haven't been aloud to because my parents are afraid they'll keep the house up. If I get females is there a chance they'll keep us up? Or do you think they won't disturb anyone?

Any answers are appreciated!
Cheers

 

[PremierPythons]

It's my understanding they don't call; but someone may suggest otherwise. What I can say is that my females have never called so I doubt they'll keep you up!!

PP

 

[MMAnne]

Well I def hope so!! So far that is the overall impression I got but I'm still not sure. *fingers crossed!!*

Thanks for the reply...

 

[Freeloader]

Will give an occasional very short call but nothing to write home about.

 

[Lars K]

So, do female GTF's call or do they not?

I read in a book (of an author whom I "trust" a lot) that both sexes can call!

But I've never heard my two females calling and I keep them for many years!

So I would say that they don't keep you up or disturb you!

 

[MMAnne]

Well thanks for the answers everyone! I will take my chances in getting some older froggies so they can be sexed more accurately. Right now that is my only concern - that we somehow end up with males instead!

I am conifdent though that they won't cause enough noise to bother anyone.

Thanks!

 

[arielle]

From what I know, female GTFs croak when theyre stressed. When I first got mine they craoked a bit, but as soon as they settled they havent croaked since.

 

[meshe1969]

They can cry and scream when they are distressed (ie. when an animal catches them!)
But they will not do the repetitive call that a male will, the male of most species has a vocal sac.

 

[MMAnne]

Thanks arielle and meshe! That's a relief - and I did expect they would still 'cry' when they were in distress.