I want a toad!

[galanthophile]

I have frogs, newts and sticklebacks in my wildlife pond but I would dearly love to have toads. What is the best way to legally acquire some? Thanks

[marvin]

hi

there's nothing illegal about collecting toads as long as you don't harm them or sell them. however, the reason why you don't already have them in your pond may be because it isn't ideal habitat for them. toads will use small garden ponds if there is nothing else available but they prefer larger well established bodies of water for breeding. they also tend to disperse after breeding so you may not see them around the pond much after march/april anyway.

i understand why you would want to 'acquire' some for your garden...they are lovely, but if it were me i'd create the right environment, cross my fingers and wait patiently to see what turns up of it's own accord.

good luck
tim

[nightshade]

The chances are you already have Toads if you have the other Amphibians
I have toads that live in the cracks in my drive, on top of my hose reel and in the greenhouse, there is currently one wandering in the garden under the pacasandra even one living in a dry flowerpot in my garage.
I water the garden after sunset put the hose away and just wait to see what comes out onto the lawn,Toads are usually first, with one or two Frogs

[galanthophile]

Ok, that makes sense. Thanks. My pond isn't that deep but it is big enough. Hopefully there may be some in the neighbourhood looking for a new home.