Frog Tattoos

Frog tattoos are as varied and different as the species of frogs they visually represent. But like the amphibious creatures they signify, tats inspired by them are adept at articulating the thin line between the natural and the mystical world.

The popularity of frog tattoos may have something to do with our human fascination with frogs. These dark dwellers of the forest have, for centuries, symbolized rebirth and renewal---probably because of their metamorphosis from tadpole to frog. (And not unlike the metamorphosis one has when getting a frog tattoo.) Olmec tribes in Central America believed that the frog was an entity that continued to eat its own skin and was continually caught in a cycle of birth and redbirth—not unlike humans. And Chinese legend has it that the frog is the keeper of many secrets and spells, including the secret to immortality. Frog tattoos come in various styles and sizes, as does the mystery surrounding this animal. There are tribal frog tattoos as well as Asian frog tattoos, which hearken back to the frog’s reputation as a guardian of the supernatural secrets of the universe. But then there are also medieval-inspired tats, which echo that time period’s belief that the frog was a poisonous accomplice to the spells witches would cast on people.

Frog tattoos also can represent the brilliance of the natural world. No animal is as sensitive to the delicate ecosystem of a particular area as a frog is---and many designs seem to celebrate this small quadruped animal with the large bulging eyes and almost rhythmic vocal tones.

Choosing from the many tattoos available is a matter of finding what design or style speaks to you. Like other animal tats in this section, frog tattoos can be drawn into whatever overall aesthetic you like. Going over your frog tattoo design with your tattoo artist can help you get a frog tattoo that you will enjoy for the rest of your life.

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