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Gotta say this is one of the saddest things happening right now. Don't even live in the UK but I'm in the Balkans, not doing well either here. Cars, walls, destroy it's ability to scavenge and well roads are the nail in the coffin and no one really gives a crap, most forget that this creature even exists. Haven't seen the hedgehogs this year at all, and I saw a pair last year that I think was living under a shed, and have been here for quite a long time. They were doing well, fat and round. But when it leaves your garden it very well may be hit by a car, or it just can't find its way back. It's a small animal that can't climb, if there are walls or roads that cause death, then the inevitable fate is death. Often wonder how the landscape looked before all this concrete and walls and urbanization. These animals were here before us, maybe they'll be here after us too, just maybe. And it's very sad, these are just a delight to have in one's garden, they have personality and they destroy pests. But well, reality is too disappointing.
I have froglets tails aren’t fully gone like the crickets walk past there head and they don’t even flinch
Yeah, I've had crickets just chilling on top of a frog before. They will eat the crickets eventually, I'm sure.
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I feed my froglets Chinese food
That doesn't sound like a very good idea...
They like to swim in the curry sauce,is this normal to do and they like the rice
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Loved watching this!
Thank you!
Greg, thank you so much for your videos. Very inspirational. I have like 9 tadpoles with rear legs. Recently I have added life Daphne as I heard this kind of food for them. Also read that bloodworm and brine shrimp but those animals are from salty water. I don’t want to change the ph level of the water or make a harm in my pond. Any recommendation? Thank you!!
I've used brine shrimp and bloodworm plenty of times and they've always been very popular, with no problems. But if you want alternatives, a bit of boiled white fish is very good. Or simply fish flakes will get the job done.
There are invasive red eared sliders that took over a frog pond that was once booming with frogs all over. The turtles have basically eaten all of the frogs and tadpoles and the whole pond is virtually dead but I just found a big string of eggs in the pond and just one frog.. should I collect the eggs and try to reestablish the frog population ?
That's a tricky one. On one hand, that sounds like a good idea, on the other, it's possible you'd just be fattening up some tasty turtle food. But if the turtles are going to eat the spawn anyway, there doesn't seem much harm in trying.
@@GregsWildlife ah unfortunately I was thinking I'd possibly be just giving them more food too. What do you think about if I were to locate them to different ponds in the area that are occupied with the same species ? Thank you.
Unfortunately, it's not usually recommend to transfer spawn from one pond to another. There's the risk of transferring diseases and other invasive microorganisms that my be in the water. The best way of helping would ideally be to remove the invasive turtles, but that sounds like a very difficult job. It's one of those no-win situations Unfortunately.
@@GregsWildlife well alright there's not much I can really do. I'll just have to let nature run it's course with no interference. I don't have it in my heart to shoot those turtles and there's far too many to try and catch. It is what it is 🤷♂️ I suppose playing God wouldn't be ideal. Anyways thank you for your feedback I do appreciate it
@kx1260 yeah, it really is one of those situations. Good on you for wanting to try though.
Great video, very helpful. I've just had this kit though and now set up. 👍
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Thank you because I scoop frog eggs out a puddle but forgot what tadpoles eat an panicked
I don’t feel right about stalking animals
It's not really stalking. They're being tracked for scientific research and conservation efforts. We're just looking at that data.
I can’t believe it! After putting one of our froglets in our terrarium, today I can’t find it. I sifted through meticulously the coconut substrate and no frog! He’s only just lost his tail yesterday.
I've had that happen too! I don't know how they do it. They are escape artists sometimes. Or they may hide really well. I searched through the entire tank really carefully and not seen it and then there it is a few hours later sitting in the tank. But there's been times where they're never seen again.
I’m back again watching your great videos as my tadpoles develop. I have a few just getting their front legs and need to move them like you suggested. Can I use the same orchid bark and sphagnum moss I use for my orchids? I also have a screen top for the tank, is that ok or do I need a different top. Thanks 👍🏻
I don't know much about orchids, but as far as I know, they should be the same thing, so I'd say you were good to go. As long as the top for your tank has enough ventilation to let the air circulate without having gaps big enough for the frogs to escape from, it should be fine.
@@GregsWildlife thanks, I will be moving two of my tadpole/frogs into their new home soon. I saw one of your next videos and will use the soil instead of the bark.
@@cosmo9362 Great. Just make sure the soil is wet enough. I can't remember if it was in this series that I made the mistake of only misting the soil. It ended up too dry and caused a couple of the frogs to die. So make sure not to do that!
I'm just random here from the algo, but it takes character to own a mistake. Well done
Thanks. I just think it's better to have the correct information out there rather than to try and save face.
Thank you so much for the prompt response! Never had frogs in the established pond of 30 plus years. But I do have goldfish and 1 carp... hence keeping tadpoles in a tank. Was going to introduce the frogs once they're mych bigger. Many thanks Clair
Ah, okay. That's why you don't have frogs in your pond. Yeah, unfortunately you'll never get frogs while you have fish. I would be cautious about putting them in there even when they are bigger as the fish could easily eat them. On the plus side, frogs don't actually live in water, so you could just release them in some shady vegetation near by and they should be okay.
My neighbour gave me tadpoles she ironically does not have a pond. Where as I do. I'm using a fish tank to care for them. But ultimately, I'd like to introduce them to my pond when they are big enough is that OK? As they came from my neighbours rockery? If do they need to go back to the neighbours rockery?
I think since you are neighbours there shouldn't be a problem if you put them in your pond. It's close enough that you shouldn't upset the local ecosystem. Did you get any spawn in your pond? It might be issue if you already have a pond full of tadpoles since the pond might not support a load extra. But if not, you should be okay. On the other hand if you didn't get frogs spawning in your pond, there might be a reason for that also. Obviously don't put them in if you have fish.
thank you
Thanks for this series. Can dubias be used to feed the frogs? I have a colony that I feed my bearded dragons, all sizes. Is there any concern about the frogs ingesting the substrate in their setup? Thanks
I've never tried dubias, but I don't see a reason why they wouldn't be fine. You'll be able to tell if the frogs spit them out or not. I think ingesting a small amount of substrate is to be expected. If it's a soil based substrate I don't think it's much of a problem. But if you have gravel you'd probably be best to make sure the stones are too big for them to accidentally swallow.
@@GregsWildlife thanks
This reminds me of the net zero insanity going on now
Thanks a lot Greg! Keep it up 😊
My daughter and I loved your video!
Thank you!
I did as well! Love your video dude! 😃😃🦋
Thanks! I appreciate that
After tiring of endless sessions "weeding" ground elder, I looked into the plant and was delighted to discover that it is edible. I use quotation marks because, as anyone who has tried (and failed) to weed ground elder will know, this is a remarkably determined plant that will survive all but the most determined weeder! Thankfully, I consider it to be delicious, versatile and very good for you. Personally, I tend to pick the leaves right up until they start flowering and mostly use them as I would parsley. I will finely chop and add to almost any dish that would benefit from a fresh, parsley-like freshen-up and blast of colour. I also chuck it into soups, stews, stocks and sauces. As a beginner forager, this was a great plant to start out with because it is quickly identifiable. My tip is to concentrate on sight and feel - you will quickly get an eye for the way that they grow in 'threes' and how they adapt as they get larger. But really focus on the feel between your fingers as you grasp the stem, which is unusual as it is distinctly triangular. After picking and washing the plant, I recommend transferring to a white plate bit by bit to ensure no stray plants made it through. You will be amazed how quickly your brain learns to identify an interloper. Before you know it, it will stand-out like a Nike swish in a bowl of Adidas logos. Hope this helps anyone tempted to give this a whirl and happy foraging!
Thanks for your tips! I should maybe try eating it again, because I have way more ground elder in my garden now than when I made this video, it has continued to spread everywhere!
Mold I'd never leave in you had a gut feeling that's why u checked but I'd remove all together
You should pull the other video down if u want to help
Thanks I needed a lot of help with my tadpoles thanks great vid! 🎉🎉
I'm glad it was useful
What kind of plants do you use for filtration?
I don't use any one specific kind of plant. I will just get whatever happens to be available in my local pet store. I go for cold water aquarium plants, so anything suitable for your goldfish tank will be suitable for tadpoles. If you want, you can take some samples from the pond you get your tadpoles from.
I'm 11 and my tadpoles won't. Eat any tips?
It's a common comment. Many people find they don't eat at first. I wouldn't worry about it too much to start with. If they're hungry, they'll eat. It may be that they're getting enough food from algae in the water. This will quickly change as they get bigger though, so just keep giving them food, always make sure it's there fir when they need it. They'll find it eventually, I'm sure. Good luck!
Got a Batch or toad and frog tads this week. For the outdoor pond. Will definitely incorporate this and the other suggested foods! Anything else i should do?
Just make sure you have plenty of plants, try not to have much movement in the water, so avoid waterfalls and fountains. Don't have fish. Try not to have concrete surrounding the pond without shade, as on a hot summer day when the baby frogs leave the pond, they can cook themselves before reaching safety.
Hello there. Can I ask you few question ? When they loose there tail, we have to start feeding them, right ? How many crickets we have to give them ? Is it 1 cricket per frog a day ? Also can we touch them ? Thank you.
Hi, Yes, once their tail has gone they will need to start feeding. They will eat many crickets in one day, so I usually tip in quite a few and let the frogs hunt. You probably shouldn't touch them too much as it will stress them, but if you do touch them, make sure your hands are wet. Their skin is very absorbant so if you have anything on your hands like chemicals from washing, they can absorb it and it could make them ill.
Hi mate, I've got toad tadpoles in a smallish tub, I have been giving them flakes and some cucumber. Would you recommend spinach for them too?
I've never had toadpoles before, but I'm confident spinach would be a great food for them too. They are very similar in their requirements.
@@GregsWildlife thanks mate ! I keep loads of exotics but yeah ended up with ten toad tadpoles so I will get them some spinach ! How often should I change the water itself out?
@@user-li5tw6uc7l With only 10 tadpoles, they shouldn't get dirty very fast. It depends on the size of the tank and if you have plants in there too. I only used to do a partial water change maybe once a week, sometimes less. I'd usually play it by ear and see how the water looked.
@@GregsWildlife awesome thank you ! What plants work well? Tried to find hornwort
@user-li5tw6uc7l yeah, hornwort would be good. I've used various plants. I usually just go for some random cold water aquarium plants sold in the fish department of my local pet shop. I think as long as it's suitable for a goldfish tank, it will do the job for tadpoles.
We have a similar species of butterfly in my area,north Texas,the caterpillars look completely different,they are green and have small horns,the chrysalis are green as well. The adults look very similar.
Sounds lovely!
@@GregsWildlife yeah I actually took a few adults in as pets,their wings are all tattered and torn,so I decided to give them a good last few weeks.
Painful to watch, got a good laugh tho, thanks. Why don't you have a little island, that works for me and them
I found in previous years when I did have rocks and islands for them, they would still drown. So I stopped using them and now put them in a separate terrarium.
Why do we need to not keep them as pets?
They're wild animals. All we're doing here is giving them a start out in life. But also, they do not make good pets as adults. There have been reports of them jumping into the glass of their tank and breaking bones. They never learn that the glass is a barrier. If you want a pet frog, there are other species that are more suitable. You shouldn't take animals from the wild and keep them, only go for captive-bred species.
Thanks for the facts
I’m enjoying watching and learning. Looking to setup a tank for tadpoles soon. The light hanging over the tank worries me, it’s dangerous. Why not put a cover over the tank like I do for my reptiles? Thanks.
Are you worried about it falling in? I never really had an issue with that, it's pretty sturdy. But I do have a cover that I put on once the tadpoles start getting legs and think about leaving the water, just to stop them climbing out before I can transfer them to the terrarium.
@@GregsWildlife Having anything electrical near water always worries me. 😁
Ive been thinking of breeding my whites tree frogs this summer! good to know daphnia could potentially work well in these tanks, I will continue researching, but they should help well with algae buildup! are there any other species of microorganisms you would recommend for a self sustaining tadpole tank? I cant seem to find many forums discussing this!
Other organisms that I've had in tanks before are things like snails and water louse. These both eat algae and other detritus and are fun to watch in their own right. I remember one year I had what may have been flatworms or maybe leeches, they came in with the pond weed!
How long does it take for the front legs to appear after back legs.. thanks. Love ur channel...
It can take around 16 weeks for their legs to form. However, there are many factors that can affect this. It usually happens much quicker in an indoor tank than in an outside pond, generally the warmer the faster.
Why not leave the Ground Elder? It seemed to be happy and covered in pollinators
It spreads voraciously and out competes anything else growing. It's fine in a small area, as you say when it flowers it attracts many pollinators. However you'll never be able to grow anything else if this gets a foothold. This video is years old, and I'll tell you now, I have more ground elder now than I did in this video. I can't get rid of it, no matter how much I might want to.
@@GregsWildlife True enough.Love what youre doing.I'm a wildlife friendly gardener too.Its gone from a wee hobby to an all encompassing passion.But wouldnt have it any other way
What if you kept 1 egg in your bedroom in a container filled with water.. will it hatch. I want to see the growth stages
Absolutely, it will hatch if you give it the right conditions. Check my longform videos on my channel. If you go back a few years I have several videos on how to look after tadpoles and showing all the growth stages.
This video is quite old so I’m not sure if you’ll respond, but you mentioned they like celery and cucumbers. Do you have to boil those as well just like the spinach? Or can they be eating with no boiling?
Cucumber can be put straight in, although I did find it made the water dirty as it gets very soggy, so it wasn't my favourite thing to give them. I don't think I personally tried giving them celery, but since that is a bit harder, you could boil it for just a few seconds, like the spinach, just to soften it a bit.
@@GregsWildlife thank you so much :)
Thank god humans have learned
I still think we have a long way to go, unfortunately.
Well done Sir! I like your video and the information very much. Perhaps I have a chance to visit this great location sometimes.
Thank you! It is a lovely location, so if you get the chance, you should definitely go.
How did it go with the wildflower meadow? I’m trying to convert my front lawn into a wildflower and pollinator meadow this year up in Truckee, California. I got the locally collected wildflower seeds, and getting ready to sow them. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Unfortunately, not many of those seeds I planted grew into anything. I do however, have a really thriving population of yellow rattle. So I am hoping that will help other wildflowers establish themselves in future seasons.
If you planted this invasive goutweed in your backyard for ground cover, you will regret for as long as you live.
I didn't plant it, I think it just arrived naturally. But, yeah, it's everywhere and impossible to get rid of.
my 6 year old niece has 5 tadpoles shes been caring for for 2 months now! I need to learn how to care for them and this video is perfect!
Brilliant! I hope these videos help. If you have any questions, feel free to ask 😊
@@GregsWildlife thank you!!! I do have a question! We have 5 tadpoles now, 1 has all 4 legs now! 3 have the back legs, and we had to separate 1 thats smaller than the other for a few days but now we put him back in the tank. Ive fed them blood worms for a week now and they love it! Should I separate the tad with all 4 legs? We put a floating lizard bowl to create a climbable surface for him.
@@GregsWildlifeoh and is algae good for the tadpoles in the tank?? I do not have a bubbler so i change the water every 2 days! It seems to do great! (I had to bring them back to life so to speak, before i got to them the tank was completely dark & 1 was dead. So ive been doing my best with common sense)
Great to hear they're doing well. It's probably best to remove the one with all its legs. In the past I've found that even with rocks and other climbable surfaces, they can still drown. As for algae, it's one of the main things tadpoles eat while in the herbivore stage, so there's no problem with a bit of algae in the tank.
@@GregsWildlife oh good thats what I read on algae, and okay! We just moved him to a dry tank and we put him in the reptile water bowl ! Thank you!
Any chance of ark survival ascended
Not on this channel. But have you seen my gaming channel? Greg's Games. I do have some ASA videos on there, and I do plan on doing more when I have time.
I used treated tap water and it killed my tadpoles so be careful. I let the water conditioner and tap sit 24 hours and my babies didn't make it. Also if you didn't find them in a pond you can release them to the closest natural water source.
Great advice 👍
how many times do you change water in the tank in a week?
It's a judgement call really. I wouldn't do more than one partial change in a week as doing too many changes can stress the tadpoles. Sometimes I could easily go a couple of weeks without needing to change the water at all. It can depend on the size of your tank, the number of tadpoles and the quantity of plants in your tank.
@@GregsWildlife it’s 8/9 l, for only five toadpoles, some marsilea hirsuta and some hygrophila corymbosa. I think the water will remain pretty clean at least for a couple of weeks
I have around 100 to 200 tadpoles in my pond and they’re are around 3 week stage when they reached 5-6th stage what sort of meat should I give them
Once the get their back legs you can feed them brine shrimp, bloodworm, boiled fish, fish flakes, any kind of fish food should be fine for them.
What other meats does 6 week tadpoles eat
Once the get their back legs you can feed them brine shrimp, bloodworm, boiled fish, fish flakes, any kind of fish food should be fine for them.
@@GregsWildlifeI got pro pond - JBL (fish flakes)
Mince and meat bones.