Pacific Chorus Frog

[sashaver]

Great article. We just rescued about 70 tadpoles out of our pool and now they are turning into frogs. We want to release them into the yard but want to make sure they have everything they will need to survive. Any suggestions. They have been sitting on a floating log and clinging to glass of the "too small" 10 gal aquarium for a few days now and we don't want them to die... help....

[Paul Rust]

If they were only in captivity for a few days they need to be released. As soon as they morph is the best chance for survival. They need to be exposed to the environmental conditions and diseases as soon as possible to build immunity. Repatriation research shows that if they are kept in captivity for any length of time the chances for survival decreases. They can find food on their own.

[sashaver]

Thank you. We rescued them from the pool about a month ago and 15 have morphed over the last few days. They seem so small and fragile to just set out in the backyard..... We have a lot of trees and tall grass but no pond or other water feature. Right now the ground here is pretty moist though. Should I drive them up to a lake or stream or something? I know I have a lot of questions but I want to teach my children the correct way to do this. Thank you for taking the time. On a side note, my 8 year old just found a bunch of very small tadpoles in a decorative tea kettle we have outside. There is only about 2 inches of water in that thing. These frogs are laying eggs everywhere it seems

[Paul Rust]

They don't need water at all except in the breeding season. Just put them in the tall grass out of the way of predators and lawnmowers and they will be fine. They will predate on the microfauna on the ground, and there is a lot to eat that we can't see. They will be just fine.

[sashaver]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are learning SO much about these little guys. Set 10 free this morning in the backyard. They were more than happy to jump out and into the wild. Feels Good! Thanks again.
-Andrea

[Paul Rust]

Well done, next spring they will return to your yard to breed.

[Lewfamily7]

We have just recently acquired a few frogs that we believe are Sierran Treefrog. How often should their tank be cleaned? We currently have a small dish w/ clean water in it, and moss for the bottom. Is this ok, or should we rethink their home? After eating, they all climb to the top of the tank and sit at the very top... usually until they are hungry... is this normal?