After toiling for many days, a thought stuck to my mind to take a break from my schedule and go herping to one of my favorite scenic beauties of India, where you find flora and fauna as a paradise on earth.

This amazing place is known as Western Ghats of India, which has rich vegetation and magnificient creatures.

The Indian bullfrog, Haplobatrachus tigerinus, is a large species of frog found in India and especially in Western Ghats. As I was herping in suitable climate, it was my fate that I could easily find this beautiful creature and take some closeups.

An adult bullfrog measures 6.5 inches from snout to vent. I came across many adult bullfrog but as I approached them they jumped and disappeared. Finally I encountered a young and active but co-operative bullfrog -- and trust me, this one was more beautiful than others. It was green in color with blackish-brown spots on it. I was quick enough to grab it and settle it on a leaf.

Losing no time, I took some photographs and he too showed patience and allowed me to do so.

After taking these photographs I left him and continued with my journey in these beautiful mountains and also encountered many lovely reptiles.

Photo: Sachin Mamgai