Q&A for How to Catch a Frog

Frogs are generally attracted to insects, since that's what they like to eat. At night, try leaving your porch lights on. That way, the insects will be attracted to the light and the frogs will be attracted to the insects!

Of course, provided you are ready and willing to provide the little guy with the care and attention required of any pet owner. I personally own two American toads I caught in my own backyard and brought them in. That was 2 years ago now and they are doing splendidly! However, make sure when you bring him in you are ready to care for him the rest of his life, as he will become dependent on your feedings to provide him with his nutrition, and will ultimately lose his ability to hunt for himself if released back into the wild.

Look at night and listen because they are loud and have a distinct call. Also check the waste disposal and the sink as they will hide in dark, moist places. Check in your bathtub/shower room. They cannot live long in a kitchen because there will be no food and perhaps no water.

You can try to scoop the frog up using a bucket or plastic container. Be careful, however; the frog might be able to jump out of it!

Look for little nooks small spaces where a frog would be hidden from predators and people. It may also help if you bought a pond/kitty pool for your backyard.

They could be pretty much anywhere if it's wet enough. They would probably be somewhere that's wet and in the shade.

Frogs and toads are not the same but catching them is a very similar process, so these steps will still work. With toads, be careful to avoid touching secretions that may be harmful to the skin (this also relates to some frogs too, depending on where you live).

Frogs love insects like crickets and grasshoppers! You can find them at local pet supply stores.

Some are, like the dart frogs in the wild, but most common varieties aren't.

It depends on your frog. If your frog lives in mud, you might need unfertilized soil for the substrate of the cage and various different types of plants to keep the humidity level going. You will need a water bowl which has dechlorinated water, as tap water can harm your frog. Be sure you feed your frogs various insects to keep it healthy. If your frog lives in water, you should use 2 inches of dechlorinated water for the bottom of the terrarium and include different plants and a water bowl. Make sure your aquarium or terrarium has a sturdy top as frogs can jump very high.

Near water.

Yes, you will most likely be able to catch a frog in these locations.

It depends. If your backyard has an area with water and has lots of hiding spaces, yes.

No, the only types of frogs that are poisonous are the poison dart frogs. Although they are poisonous, they can be rendered useless with time. They are not naturally poisonous, the poison comes from their diet. They eat a specific type of bug that makes them poisonous so that predators don't eat them. They are also very vibrantly colored. You have nothing to worry about with southern gray tree frogs.

You will want to use a net that is bigger than the frog. The bigger the net, the easier it will be to catch them!

Frogs will hop away from anyone or anything that they think might be a threat. Since people are so large and unfamiliar, most living things will see them as a threat and try to run (or in this case, hop) away.

It is easiest to use a net. If it is on land, it has to go farther before it can get to water, giving you more chances to catch it.

Yes, they have brains.

If you were playing the waiting game, then yes, depending on the bait. Keep in mind though that the frog isn't likely to approach you head on.

Bullfrog tadpoles take two to three years to grow into an adult frog. They will begin to look like a frog at anywhere from 6 weeks to 8 months old.

A boy has darker green skin than a female.

By a pond, in wet grass, or there's a chance you will find a frog just wandering around town if it's raining.

If the frog is on the edge of the pond, you can keep it from jumping away by shining a light on it as you approach it with a net.

No, the only frogs that I know of that can kill you are poison dart frogs, and they live in South America. It is possible to contract Salmonella from a frog, but as long as you wash your hands after handling one, this shouldn't be an issue.

It is not a very good idea to just cook any wild frog or toad you catch. They could be carrying diseases.

There aren't any; poisonous frogs are only found in the rainforest.

Maybe in the afternoon if it's wet outside, but kind of warm, but it depends on the type of frog you're looking for. Some are nocturnal.

First, corner it in a safe area where you can get to it. Then put both hands over it and carefully pick it up. Finally, if you made a cage/tank then bring it there and set it down.

It is better to use a net.

Try to lure the frog with bait, such as worms.