Eastern Grey Tree frog question

[froggosselin]

Thanks again, John. The few that I might release have left the water and stay mostly on the walls or hidden under the lid near the top of the tank.

I just had another tad sprout four legs today, and I have a three-legger in the tadpole tank.

Where would I find information on release laws?

[froggosselin]

Another question, if I might, would it be best for me to be sure they are feeding before I release? I see in the care sheet that until they completely morph they don't eat, would it be best to wait till they take some fruit flies (cultured from Josh's Frogs)?

[John]

Sorry, I can't help you with the local laws. I wouldn't worry about feeding them, provided you don't hold on to them for more than a day after the tail is completely gone.

[Kurt]

Like John said releasing them shouldn't be a problem for you, if you haven't been keeping non-native frogs as well. If you have pet frogs then that would be a very different story. For laws about keeping amphibians in the Commonwealth you can go to http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/ or for a simplified version http://www.neherp.com.