I grew up in central Arkansas back in the 80's. When I was a kid it was commonplace to see no less than 100 toads EVERY NIGHT in the spring and summer. They would come out of the woods by the dozens to hang out around our outside lights and gorge themselves on insects. I moved north in 2003 and went back home for a five day visit in July,2011 for the first time in 8 years. How many did I see during my five days at home??? One! One small toad.I also noticed that what was once a thriving population of Fence swifts,King snakes and Garter snakes were no longer thriving. It was heartbreaking for me.Habitat fragmentation and pollution is taking its toll everywhere,north,south,east and west. IMO frog owners should do everything they can to breed their animals and put the offspring back into nature. To some it may seem like trying to bail a leaking boat in the middle of the ocean but I think we as herp owners of domestic species should do all we can to help the animals we love. Just my two cents.

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