Q: Will frogs come to my pond?

A: Maybe. Frogs are attracted to the sound of water. That's how they find bodies of water to live in. If you live near a sump or any other place near a water source. You probably will find frogs in your pond. Toads, unlike frogs, will travel further to find a water source, So the further away from a water source you life, the more likely it is you will find toads instead of frogs at your pond.

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Q: What frogs & toads live in my area?

A: Since we operate out of NY, I will only specify frogs & toads from our state. There are 16 species of frogs. You can go to the downloads area to see and download a list of them.

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Q: If I buy a frog, will he stay in my pond?

A: Possibly, frogs need a constant water supply, without one they will die. So there is a very good chance they wont leave. But if there is another water source nearby, he may wonder off to it. You have a better chance of your frog staying at your pond if he was raised as a tadpole in your pond first.

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Q: There are frogs at my pond, but what kind are they?

A: Ahh, good question. The best way to find out what frog or toad is living near your pond is to get some sort of picture identification guide. Visit the downloads area for more information.

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Q: Will frogs eat mosquitos?

A: You bet! They will munch those suckers!

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Q: Do I have to take my frog indoors during winter?

A: Nope. Frogs and toads both go into a hibernation state during the winter. But they all don't do it the same way. Toads usually burrow underground. Terrestrial frogs, like the Spring peeper and Wood frog, seek out crevices or bury themselves under logs. Aquatic frogs, like the leopard frog and Bullfrog, stay in the water over the winter. They go below the frozen water surface and stay amongst leaf litter. They do not borrow underground like turtles.

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Q: Will frogs eat my fish?

A: Yes, but only fish that are slightly smaller then themselves. If you have a bullfrog, (one of the largest frogs) he will even eat other frogs, so watch out with this one!

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Q: Will fish eat my tadpoles?

A: Some may try, but luckily for the tadpole, he tastes really bad to fish. So they usually spit them out. Sometimes however, tadpoles may get hurt in the process.

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Q: Should I feed my frog like I feed my fish?

A: No, unless you want to sit there dangling live insects in front of him?

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Q: Will frogs have babies in my pond?

A: Yup, as long as you have both male and female.

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Q: What do frogs & toads eat?

A: Insects and occasionally small fish. If you have a bullfrog, he will eat just about anything his own size. Small birds, bats, mice, frogs, fish, ect. Bull frogs are not reccomended for the community pond.

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Q: What's the difference between frogs & toads?

A: Frogs are completely water dependent, they need the water to survive. Their skin needs to be moist at all times. Toads however, after tadpole life, usually leave the water and only return for mating. They may hang around ponds because of the abundant forms of food living nearby. They also do not need a constant water source to live as individuals. Another distinguishing factor is their skin differences. A toads skin is rough and relatively dry, frogs have smooth wet skin.

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Q: My frog disappeared!?

A: There can be many reasons for you to believe this.
1. They have amazing camouflage, you can be looking straight at one in your garden and not even know it!
2. He could have been eaten by a bird, snake, raccoon, fox, bullfrog or cat.
3. He may have left in search of another place to live.

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