Found a tree frog?

[UncleChester]

I'm an experienced aquarist with difficult species to keep, and they have all been WC, though I am currently breeding them. Oddly enough, I have almost everything that I understand I'd need at home. A fish tank with mesh lid that had housed some gerbils in years past, plenty of artificial hanging plants, driftwood, etc. So, I don't think it would come down to a matter of not being prepared for the responsibility or housing.

Good stuff- I take back my objection about not being ready then. Raising from the tadpole stage is a nicer way to remove them from the wild so that's great you're trying to go that route, most tadpoles end up as food items at some point. Make sure to check state laws about collecting, and good luck!

The link you first posted has all the North Carolina frogs and toads if you needed help trying to id other inhabitants around the pond your found. I'm always jealous of the sheer variety of amphibians found to the south of me.

Here's a link to help identify tads. Guide to Tadpoles

Nice looking guide, thanks for the link!