So, about a week and a half ago I found 2 large tire ruts with water in them with hundreds of little tadpoles in them. Not the best place to lay eggs because they have since dried up .

I brought home about 50 small (about 3/4" snout to tail) tadpoles. So far, so good. They are currently housed in a small tank with a filter. I put in one dropper (approx. 1cc) of liquid calcium supplement into their water. They eat dried seaweed every 2 to 3 days. They have tiny tiny leg buds started.

The most prevalently found frogs in that area are spring peepers and northern green frogs and American bufo toads. I'm not sure yet what we've got.

We will raise them until they can eat small insects and release them back to where they came from. There are lots of wild bugs and wild crickets there so they should be fine.

So far, their rate of growth is slow so I am presuming it'll be about 3 months for them to morph. Just guessing.

They'll be fed flightless fruitflies and pinhead crickets after their tails have absorbed.

I'm hoping they do well. I have what I need to convert their rank as they grow. I purchased a large water bowl with an easy access ramp in and out so whether they're terrestrial, arboreal, or semi-aquatic I can adjust the water level accordingly.

We have done no special treatments as we do not plan to keep them. I wear disposable gloves when caring for them and wash diligently with antibacterial soap before handling my other frogs. They are also in a different room from my others. Just be cautious, of course.

Anyway, I am hoping they all make it.

Today is water change day so I'll snap a few extra photos.

Can anyone tell what species they are?

Thanks!