Frogs are interesting amphibians and catching them can be a lot of fun! Whether you want to raise or study frogs, frogs are easy to catch. You can make a trap that will get him into the bucket, or use a net, and catch him yourself.
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Method 1 of 3: Making Traps
Step 1. Determine the area around the water to place the trap
Choose an area where frogs have been to to catch them. Frogs really like the aquatic environment. So, around ponds, rivers, lakes, and streams are good places for you to try to catch frogs.
Frogs mostly live on land, but often visit wet, shady areas and shallow water
Step 2. Use nails and hammer to make 3-4 holes in 2 medium sized buckets
Don't let the bucket fill up with water when you're trying to catch a frog. So, get a hammer and nails ready to make some holes in the bottom of the bucket. Be careful not to break your bucket.
Small frogs may be able to escape from the crevices or cracks of the bucket
Step 3. Make slits on both sides of the bucket to place the wooden planks
In this gap, a wooden plank measuring 1.2 x 2.4 m will be inserted with a thickness of about 1 cm. Use scissors or a cutting tool to make a 10 cm deep slit on the edge of the bucket. Make sure the width of this gap matches the thickness of the board. That way, the board can be inserted into it.
Tip:
Check that the gap is wide enough for the wooden planks by trying to fit the planks into them. Each bucket must have an opening to place a wooden plank.
Step 4. Dig a hole deep enough to fit 1 bucket
After determining the location of the trap, dig a hole deep and wide enough to fit the bucket without the edges sticking out. Place the bucket into the hole and make sure the edges are flush with the ground.
If you're near a water source and can't dig a hole deep enough without filling the bucket with water, try placing the trap slightly away from it
Step 5. Fill the area around the bucket with soil
Use the dug soil to fill in the gaps around the bucket. There should be no gaps between the bucket and the ground, and make sure the bucket is firmly in position.
Try shaking the bucket to make sure it's solid in the hole
Step 6. Make a trench 10 cm deep and as wide as a wooden plank
Start digging a trench from the gap where the plank is in the bucket. Make a trench 10 cm shorter than the entire length of the planks.
Make sure the trench walls are even and uniform
Step 7. Make another hole at the end of the trench to place the second bucket
Start making a hole right at the end of the trench and make sure it's deep and wide enough for you to put the bucket in. Use the excavated soil to fill in the gaps around the bucket to keep it in position.
- Make sure the wood plank gap in the bucket leads to the other bucket.
- The edge of the bucket should be flush with the ground.
Step 8. Slip the wooden planks into the gaps in the bucket
Insert this wooden plank into the trench and through the gap you made in the bucket. This board must be able to stand upright by itself. With excavated soil, fill in the gaps in the trench to support the boards.
You can also put a post right next to the board to help support it
Step 9. Leave this trap for 12 hours then check to see if any frogs are caught
When the frog jumps, this animal will not be able to get past the wooden planks and then get trapped into one of the buckets. Frogs often come out at night. So you should leave this trap overnight or for 12 hours. Check this bucket in the morning to see if there are frogs trapped in it.
Don't leave the trap too long or the frogs caught will die from dehydration, starvation, or predators
Method 2 of 3: Using the Net
Step 1. Use a handle net with a diameter of about 45 cm to catch the frogs
Make sure the net is tight enough so the frog can't escape. Choose a net with handles that are at least 1 m long so you can reach far enough when trying to catch frogs.
You can buy nets like this at convenience stores or online stores
Step 2. Wait until dark to catch the frogs
Frogs are animals that are active at night. So, your chances of catching it will be greater when it gets dark. Don't wait for the frogs from sunset or they won't come close to where you are.
You can spend time waiting by practicing tennis or a similar sport with netting
Step 3. Locate the frog near the water with a flashlight
Frogs love water. So, a good place to look for frogs is near a lake, pond, or river. These animals are often found on the shores of lakes or rivers. So, use a flashlight to illuminate the area along the banks of a river or lake. Pay attention to the white eyes that glow in the light of the flashlight.
Watch out for snakes while walking around the river bank
Step 4. Point the flashlight at the frog as you approach
When you find the frog, hold the flashlight at it so the animal can't see you. The flashlight will keep the frog from seeing you, but still hearing well.
Tip:
If you catch a frog with someone, ask him to hold the flashlight as you approach the frog.
Step 5. Drop the net on the frog
Swing the net quickly right over the frog. Keep pressing the net down so the frog can't escape as you try to get closer. Wait about 2 minutes for the frog to calm down a bit before you pick it up.
Try not to press the frog's body with the end of the net
Step 6. Place the frog in a container with a lid
Once the frog has calmed down a bit and has stopped jumping around, hold its body through the net and lift the net off the ground. Remove the frog from the net with your other hand and then put it in a container with a lid so it can't jump off.
Make sure there are ventilation holes in the frog's case so the animal can breathe
Method 3 of 3: Using Hands
Step 1. Find a water source
- A small pool is the best choice.
- Make sure there's a frog there. You can check for frogs by listening to their voices or observing them beforehand.
- Fun fact: late spring and early summer are optimal times to catch frogs in the Northern Hemisphere.
Step 2. Look for the frog
- Walk along the edge of the lake or pond and watch closely for frogs.
- Be careful because the frog is not clearly visible.
Step 3. After finding the frog, approach it
Move slowly
Step 4. Catch the frog
- Cup your hands around the frog (but not too tightly), making sure you're blocking the water with your hands.
- Close both hands quickly to catch the frog.
- You may need to hold the frog tightly, but don't put pressure on the frog as this could hurt it.
