Frogs are interesting and fun creatures. Since frogs are found in almost all corners of the world, finding them can be good entertainment while camping or with your children. Frogs usually live in water areas, hidden under fallen logs and around embankments. Even though you'll get a little dirty, finding a frog is a very nice reward!
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Part 1 of 3: Knowing Where to Look
Step 1. Make sure that you are in the right climate
Basically, frogs are ubiquitous, except in Antarctica (and some colder parts of the world such as northern Siberia). Frogs are most widely distributed in more tropical areas.
There are about 4,740 species of frogs scattered throughout the world. In the United States, for example, there are about 90 different species of frogs
Step 2. Look for frogs in spring or summer
Be sure to look for frogs at the right time of season. Frogs are most active in the spring and summer because that's when the frogs look for food and lay eggs.
In autumn, frogs tend to settle down and in winter they usually bury themselves in a protected place (such as under logs) or in the mud at the bottom of a pond
Step 3. Find an area with water in it
Frogs absorb water through their skin, so they need water to keep the frogs from drying out. These waters must have little or no current and must be adequately protected.
Good places to find frogs are swamps, watersheds, or along the banks of rivers, lakes and ponds
Step 4. Find the frog in a place with lots of food sources
When you want to find a frog, look for a place where there are lots of insects, earthworms, small fish and spiders. These animals are the type of food favored by frogs.
Step 5. Look for frogs at night
Frogs tend to be more active at night than during the day. At night, frogs go out to find food or mates. During the day, they usually hide and wait until the heat and rays of the sun have passed.
Be careful when trying to hunt frogs at night, especially in more isolated areas. Bring a flashlight and check the area during the day a few times before going out at night. By doing so, you can first detect potential hazards or problems that may occur
Step 6. Gently check for objects that could be hiding places
You don't have to scare or hurt the frog. Frog species are decreasing rapidly due to changes in their habitats and human disturbances.
Check areas under rotting logs, in bushes and even under piles of leaves
Part 2 of 3: Catching a Frog
Step 1. Listen for the splash in the water
When you approach a place where the frog is usually located, the frog will tend to be aware of your presence and will try to hide. The frogs can jump into the water, warning you that they really are frogs.
However, not all splashing in the water is a sign of frog presence. The sparks can come from fish, or even snakes, so be sure to keep an eye out for them
Step 2. Use a small mesh
The mesh size should be small enough so that the frog cannot escape by sticking its head through the net. The frogs can injure themselves if they try to escape by sticking their head or legs through the mesh opening and getting caught.
- Make sure the lip of the mesh is big enough to cover the frog. Otherwise, you may end up lowering the side of the net on some of the frog's vulnerable parts.
- Avoid using butterfly nets to try to catch a frog. The nets are made for more delicate and fragile creatures that are too thin to catch frogs.
Step 3. Catch the frog with a net
When you find a frog and want to catch it, you'll need to make a plan based on where the frog is, whether on the ground or in the water. If the frog is on the ground, you should lower the net under its body. If the frog is on the surface of the water, you will need to bring the net from under the frog's body and lift the net off the surface of the water.
- If the frog is caught on the ground, gently place your hands around the frog's back and legs. Hold the frog's thigh with the frog's leg backwards. In this position, you can pick up the frog and cradle it in your hands while the kata is still in the net.
- If you lift him out of the water, you should gently grab his thighs with the frog's legs back.
Step 4. Use your hands to catch the frog
If you're using your hand, you'll need to lower your hand without the frog noticing (meaning slowly and quietly). Gently grasp the frog's thighs and hind legs so that the animal cannot escape.
Don't squeeze the frog hard. You need to press your hand on the frog so it can't escape, but too much pressure can hurt the frog
Step 5. At night, highlight the frog
Shining a bright light on a frog at night can silence the frog. That can make it easier for you to catch them. Using a flashlight can also help you find frogs at night, because the light from the flashlight can be reflected back by the frog's eyes.
Step 6. Gently return the frog to its territory
You must return the frog to where you found it, unless you have permission to hunt it. Several species of frogs are categorized as endangered protected animals. Therefore, be sure to check the regulations relating to frogs in your area.
If you want to keep frogs, get them at a licensed pet store and raise frogs from tadpoles
Part 3 of 3: Attracting Frogs to Your Page
Step 1. Arrange the layout naturally
The more you can naturally arrange the layout of your living space, the more likely you are to attract frogs to your yard. You don't even need a lot of space to do it.
- Plant forba plants, shrubs and trees that provide the leaves, nectar, pollen, berries, seeds and nuts needed to survive. Frogs are considered a good indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Therefore, by attracting other animals, you can also attract frogs.
- Make sure there is a good shelter for animals. The place can be natural vegetation, shrubs or even logs from dead trees.
Step 2. Make a pond
Water is essential for frogs to survive. By creating a natural-looking pond in your backyard, you can attract frogs to come and live there. The size of the pool depends on how big the yard you have.
- Of course it's not impossible for everyone to build a pond in their backyard, but you can also make a water source with a low and wide manger or by using pots for plants.
- If you want to build a pond, you will need to consider a few things such as the depth of the pond (if your area freezes, the surface of the pond must be made deeper so that creatures can live at the bottom of the pond in winter), how to control algae (barley straw is a natural way to do this). to remove algae).
- The pond you create should be as close as possible to a natural pond. This means that you will need to add native plants, debris that is at the bottom of the pond, maybe even a stick of wood floating on the surface of the pond water. Such a pond can balance itself naturally with little seasonal algae growth.
Step 3. Build the frog's shelter
The dwelling is usually a small ceramic house for frogs or toads. You can make it easily by turning the ceramic flower pot upside down. Make a hole or crack on one side that serves as an entrance. Or you can prop it up on a rock so the frogs can get in and out.
Store in a shady place close to a water source (a pond, or even water in a container)
Step 4. Watch for invasive frog species
Update your knowledge of native frog species in your area. Invasive frog species, such as the Cuban tree frog that dominates Florida can eat native frogs and can compete with native frogs for food and defending territory.
Tips
- You're more likely to find frogs in less populated areas.
- Frogs don't like direct sunlight, so they hide in wooded areas and under objects in damp places.
- Frogs tend to return to the pond (or similar area) when they lay their eggs. Therefore, if you find a certain area that has a lot of frog eggs, that's a good place to start looking for a frog.
Warning
- Depending on the area you are in, you may be able to find poison frogs. Most poisonous frogs are brightly colored, but make sure you know which frogs to avoid before you go looking for one.
- When you walk in a tree-lined area, be aware of other animals that live in the area.
- A frog can poop on your hands when caught, so you need to wear gloves.
- If you catch one, make sure the frog isn't protected by law.
