Dead Frogs

[gardenqueen]

I have recently come across dead frogs in both my garden and pond. I do not use slug pelletts or chemicals of any sort so cannot understand why this has happened! Anyone any ideas please?

[gardenqueen]

[Carol]

Probably a disease called 'red leg' that is spreading all over the UK.

Just read that on a website. 

Shame though, we need the frogs.

:'(

[gardenqueen]

Thanks for your reply Carol I shall certainly look that info up. Unfortunately I found more dead frogs today! :'(

[star]

Hope you found the website ok Gardenqueen, here is one anyway with lots of info and advice.

http://www.froglife.org/Disease/Disease.htm

[Robert_Brenchley]

Ranavirus is typically a disease of hot weather, so this doesn't sound like it at first sight. If you can get specimens to Froglife they may be able to help.

[gardenqueen]

Thank you Star for that website, very interesting. Robert I read that Froglife would be interested in any specimens, but unfortunately the ones I have already found I have disposed of. However should I come across any more (god forbid!) I shall certainly contact them.