The Mysterious Case of Ohio’s Loveland Frogman

Posted by Damian Tweedy, Larvae Production Scientist at Fluker Farms on May 2nd 2025

As we celebrate Amphibian Week, we're exploring beyond the terrarium and into folklore with a spotlight on one of America's most mysterious amphibians—the Loveland Frogman.

First sighted in 1955 near the banks of the Little Miami River in Loveland, Ohio, this legendary creature has captivated cryptid enthusiasts for decades. Witnesses describe a bipedal, leathery-skinned amphibian standing 3 to 4 feet tall, often seen under the cover of fog near bridges and wetlands. According to our Fluker’s Field Guide, the Frogman is shy, elusive, and a known lover of Fluker’s Crickets and Superworms (we're flattered). With sightings as recent as 2016 and tales still swirling in local lore, the Frogman continues to blur the line between myth and mystery. Read our Fluker’s Field Guide below to learn more about the Loveland Frogman!

So Why Feature the Frogman?

Because amphibians are magical in their own right. From real-world conservation efforts to the folklore that keeps them in our collective imagination, creatures like the Loveland Frogman remind us just how much wonder the amphibian world holds. As part of Amphibian Week, we're not only supporting conservation and awareness—but also celebrating the wild, weird, and wonderful stories that leap from the shadows. According to our Fluker’s Field Guide, the Frogman is shy, elusive, and a known lover of Fluker’s Crickets and Superworms (we're flattered). With sightings as recent as 2016 and tales still swirling in local lore, the Frogman continues to blur the line between myth and mystery. Read our Fluker’s Field Guide below to learn more about the Loveland Frogman!