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Old 17-08-2006, 09:36 PM
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Re: Slow frogs!

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Originally Posted by Digifrog
hi There...

It could be that they are Neotenous tadpoles. In rare cases you may encounter 'neotenous tadpoles'. These are taddies that are unable to metamorphose and often continue to grow. In some cases up to 4 inches long. Please let Froglife know if you find tadpoles this length in your pond. It could be that they might be an exotic species.
Please also download the PDF information sheets @ www.froglife.org. The information there will be able to assist you in common problems, and more serious threats like chytridiomycosos and ranavirus.

No, they are normal size tadpoles, some rather small. I have the froglife stuff and have asked the same on RAUK. No useful responses.
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