An exotic frog has been discovered hiding inside a bunch of bananas by stunned staff at an Asda supermarket.
The globe-trotting amphibian, which is believed to be a banana tree frog, managed to hitch a ride from Colombia to the shop in south Wales.
It is understood that the frog was able to make the 5,000-mile journey without any food or water by slowing down its metabolism, reports the Mirror.
Staff at the branch were left gobsmacked by their discovery and phoned the RSPCA for advice on keeping it safe from harm.
They were able to rescue the poor creature after it was transferred to a specialist animal centre.
It has now been named 'Asda' in honour of its rescuers.
RSPCA Inspector Gemma Cooper said: “We’re so grateful to the members of the Asda team who contacted us.
"One team member spotted the frog, while another confined the frog and took him home.
"This quick thinking helped keep this frog safe.
"Frogs and other amphibians are so good at shutting down their bodies when they need to.
"It seems highly likely that's exactly what this frog did to survive this long journey without food.
"Thankfully, the frog's remarkable journey has a happy ending - with the little chap now safe and well at a specialist facility in Pembrokeshire."
Ginny Spenceley, from Silent World To You, said it was not uncommon for frogs or spiders to "hitch a ride" in fruit deliveries as these are no longer sprayed or treated.
The centre has put in a special order of crickets for the frog, who will live in a heated animal house in a planted terrarium.
"Fortunately, he's doing really well and, funnily enough, got very comfortable in a banana skin as we helped settle him into his new, less familiar surroundings," Mrs Spenceley said.
"Asda the frog is very small - with a body about the size of my thumb, but longer back legs. Of course, we don't know if it is a baby or an adult."
A spokesman for Asda added: "We are pleased that Asda the frog is safe and well and hope he enjoys his 'hoppy' new home."
