Frequently asked questions
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Too much frogspawn in a pond
Sometimes people worry that they have too much frogspawn in their garden pond. However, it is estimated that only about five out of every 2,000 eggs that are laid will survive into adulthood. Fish, newts, birds, water beetles and many other insects eat tadpoles - tadpoles are also cannibals and will eat each other! So laying such large numbers of eggs is necessary for the species to survive.
Removing spawn or frogs from your pond and releasing them elsewhere could risk releasing them into an unsuitable environment for their survival. If you are thinking of moving frogs or spawn to a pond where there are currently no frogs, then it may mean that the environment is unsuitable for them and that is the reason none are living there. On the other hand, if there are already frogs resident in a pond, then the introduction of more frogs could have a negative impact on the current population. You may increase the risk of spreading unwanted predatory fish, parasites, disease or invasive plants and artificially inflate the frog population there while reducing numbers in your own pond.
Caution:- Handling of any animal either domestic, wild, dead or alive may be potentially hazardous. Obvious dangers include bites, scratches and general hygiene issues. Common sense should be applied in all instances and, if unsure, seek additional advice or assistance. Personal hygiene should be taken into consideration after handling any animal, whether domestic, wild, dead or alive.
For more information on frogs and toads, visit Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Froglife.
Other useful information:
Breeding season for British frogs and newts
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