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Title: Dead Frogs
Post by: gardenqueen on September 12, 2008, 20:03:48
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?
Title: Re: Dead Frogs
Post by: Carol on September 12, 2008, 20:39:37
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.

:'(
Title: Re: Dead Frogs
Post by: gardenqueen on September 13, 2008, 21:54:17
Thanks for your reply Carol I shall certainly look that info up. Unfortunately I found more dead frogs today! :'(
Title: Re: Dead Frogs
Post by: star on September 13, 2008, 22:43:48
Hope you found the website ok Gardenqueen, here is one anyway with lots of info and advice.

http://www.froglife.org/Disease/Disease.htm
Title: Re: Dead Frogs
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on September 14, 2008, 09:31:13
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.
Title: Re: Dead Frogs
Post by: gardenqueen on September 14, 2008, 13:02:49
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.