I was clearing out our pond one February, using a leaf rake and skewered a big toad on it :o. It was horrible, and no way could the poor thing have survived. I thought they would still be tucked up in the warm place in the compost heap, so it was a big surprise. Felt so guilty that I gave it a good burial and even put a flower over the grave and said a few words. Glad I wasn't spotted by the neighbours or they would have thought I was mad. Ever since then I am very careful and no longer use the rake just a net. busy_lizzie