In Australia, for example, you will need to get a free permit in order to collect tadpoles for genuine educational reasons. [1] X Research source Don’t trespass in order to collect eggs or tadpoles. Never collect eggs, tadpoles, or adults belonging to endangered species. Many kinds of frogs are threatened around the world. Find out which species of endangered frog lives in your area, and learn how to identify their eggs and tadpoles in order to avoid collecting them. [2] X Research source
Frogs lay small eggs in clusters or strands, usually under water and attached to vegetation. Tadpoles resemble small, dark fish with large heads. Your area may limit the number of eggs, tadpoles, or frogs you can collect, and it may require you to have a permit. Keep track of where you collected the eggs or tadpoles to facilitate return later on.
Aerate the water using an appropriate aeration device. [4] X Research source If you have collected eggs, add them directly to the tadpole container – don’t keep them in a smaller container at first. [5] X Research source
Feed tadpoles twice daily, removing any uneaten food within an hour to keep the water clean. Supplement this diet twice a week with flakes of hard-boiled egg yolks to add protein.
Never transport frogs and release them in a new location. You risk introducing non-native species, diseases, or parasites.
Male red-eyed tree frogs are larger than females, and only the males vocalize. [7] X Research source By contrast, female tiger-leg monkey frogs are larger than the males. [8] X Research source
When breeding red-eyed tree frogs, cut down on the frequency of misting the terrarium. Lower the temperature by about five degrees Fahrenheit. Your frogs may need to eat less during this time, but monitor their health. After a month, return the temperatures to normal, mist heavily, and feed plenty of food. [9] X Research source
Female red-eyed tree frogs will swell with eggs, and males will begin to vocalize frequently. They will need to be moved into a “rain chamber” designed to mimic a rainy forest setting. An overhead hose should provide falling water, and there must be large leaves for depositing eggs. [10] X Research source
Red-eyed tree frog tadpoles require a water temperature of about 75 degrees Fahrenheit. [11] X Research source
Make sure that tadpoles have a way to climb out to air when they become baby frogs. Cover the terrarium with a screen to prevent tadpoles from climbing out.
Maintain adequate temperatures and simulate day and night using a light source. [13] X Research source
Be wary of “get rich quick” schemes based on farming frogs for human consumption. Focus instead on producing frog legs for personal or small-scale enjoyment.
An adult bullfrog needs about twenty feed of shoreline for its feeding territory. Increase the available shoreline by building inlets, coves, and islands. Ensure that the water is deep enough to protect the frogs and tadpoles from extreme temperatures. In areas with cold winters, six to twelve feet may be required to allow for hibernation in the bottom mud.
Use a strong night-time light at outdoor farms to attract flying insects.
