Ethics of rescuing spawn?

[Red Robin]

Originally Posted by STYRBJORN

Frogs like their water wetter.

....Stop making waves!

But actually in the sense that frogs possibly spend more time in water (as I'm sure the experts will correct or confirm)..

[Cowgirl]

Oh you boys

[STYRBJORN]

Originally Posted by Red Robin

....Stop making waves!

But actually in the sense that frogs possibly spend more time in water (as I'm sure the experts will correct or confirm)..

I wondered who would spot the serious meaning behind my flippant words. Toads can survive long periods out of water, while frogs whose skin dries out die quickly.

[Dogghound]

Originally Posted by Cowgirl

That's interesting, I only have toads, no frogs, what's the difference in required habitat?

Toads tend to like larger waterbodies than frogs like large ponds, lakes, gravel pits which contain fish (as mentioned above). Common frogs tend to prefer smaller waterbodies which are often less established largely due to the reduced numbers of predators.

Both though can throw up odd choices in breeding site. I know of a slow river which has a huge toad breeding population.