Q&A for How to Find a Frog

Near ponds or vernal pools are great starts. The best places to look are near the edges of the pond where the frogs are most likely to be sunning themselves.

No, toads are more terrestrial, do not jump as far or just crawl, and secrete toxins from their skin.

Possibly. If the hole is within 5 feet of your pond, then there's a pretty good chance that you'll find frogs.

It depends on where you live. Most frogs cannot survive below 24F; however, if you live up north the number can be lower.

Yes. A large fish tank with a mixture of sand, dirt, and small rocks with a small dish of water is the ideal habitat for a domestic toad.

Look in dams, or your local pond if you live in a city. Bring along containers and a fish net so you can catch the tadpole. The best time to find them is in the winter or when a rain has just come through.

It is best to allow frogs to exist in their natural environment and not in captivity.

Frogs don't always lurk in ponds; any wet areas, no matter size, and rocky areas will suit frogs.

It depends on the amount of wind. If the wind is great enough to sweep a half-full can of cola off the ground, no frog will dare come outside. If the wind ruins flight for flies, a few may move but most remain inside. But a soft wind that even a fly can handle will not demotivate a frog.

You can still make a pond if your surroundings are all dirt. Dig a hole, and before you attempt to fill it in with water, you will need to line some tarp or a plastic sheet to stop the water from seeping through.

Poisonous frogs usually have bumps on their skin or bright, colorful warning marks. But if you do not know whether a frog is poisonous, don't touch it.

A frog always needs to stay moist. It can stay out for long periods of time if it is still in a moist place, but if the place is dry it will probably stay in the water.

Look for the eggs first, and make sure the frogs are out too. Sometimes the water is too cold and they don't like to breed so early.

Search late at night or in early morning, and especially in the rain. Frogs love moist and damp things and will often be found in the dew or rain.

Go out at dusk or dawn; they often come out around those times. Check online to see if frogs are native to your area.

You can usually get them at a sporting goods store that carries fishing gear. You can sometimes find them in the outdoor sections of department stores as well, depending on the time of year.

Frogs and toads are getting nice and plump for the winter this time of year. By October, most frogs and toads are done mating, too. Look by marshes, ponds, swamps, fens, bogs, and other wetlands. If you live within a mile of a pond, I would suggest looking in your window wells for toads; they sometimes fall in and get trapped.