Toads 2010

pressld2 · #41 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 09:59 PM

Nature reserves are usually private property, owned by Natural England, the RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts and so on, so removing anything from them without permission is theft. The pond where I got mine is on common land so this doesn't apply. Plus I shall be returning most of the tadpoles when they hatch and the rest of them when they've turned into toads so strictly speaking I've only borrowed them!

The best place to get some spawn is from a friend or neighbour's pond. Failing that you can take some from common land but if you go that route please only take a very small amount. Toads have been in serious decline in the UK in recent years and need our help.

Dave P.

toadpole · #42 (**permalink**) 04-04-2010, 04:46 PM

Hi carobry

where abouts do you live ? as i would happily give you a few of my toadpoles to start you off (if they were going to a good home )

i live nr guildford in surrey .....is that any help ???

Marion

carobry · #43 (**permalink**) 05-04-2010, 05:28 PM

thanks but i live in south wales. i will ask the nature reserve guy if i can have a little, failing that i will have a look around on the common for a little .
thanks again!