Hi. I'm new. Help.

[rockey2]

Thanks. I am looking up the chorus frog. I am trying to find out if they are in South Florida. If I let them go do you think they will be able to find food? They are very small.

Rockey

[John]

There are many species of chorus frog and a few are in your part of Florida. Yes you can let them go but do it in the cool of the evening, somewhere with cover and away from homes and humans.

[rockey2]

There is not much around here that does not have homes or humans. I have a man made lake behind my house. I have seen some fish in the lake and a few turtles. I never see humans near the lake other then the lawn people who were just here a few days ago. It is mostly grass around the lake. I can try to take them somewhere else. I have a lot of frogs and lizards in my small yard. I could let a few go here but I'm afraid they'll drown in the swimming pool. Do they need to be near a lake or water?

[John]

Do they need to be near a lake or water?

No - dense vegetation is good too.

[rockey2]

Thanks. I'll try to find someplace with dense vegetation. I thought frogs had to be near water. I am going to post a picture of one of the tadpoles that looks bloated. It has not grown arms or legs yet. Please let me know if you think something is wrong. I have two like that.

[John]

It doesn't sound right - please post the photo(s).

[rockey2]

These are pictures of the tadpole that looks bloated.

[Kurt]

Do not release any tadpoles or froglets from this batch. Not yet at least. These tadpoles look to be infected. If you can seperate the bloated ones and watch them. An infection like this can be caused by unsanitary water conditions, so make sure that you keep the tank(s) clean. Hold on to the froglets for now to make sure they are healthy before releasing. You may also want to consult a vet.