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does anybody know the legal issue of releasing froglets back in to the wild. i found some tadpoles in a puddle that was drying up in by backyard and saved some they are all now almost fully morphed. i was wondering if it was alright to release them back in to the wild.

Do know what they are? Is there a body of water near you? Being they are native to your area and if you have a release piont near you, I believe it is ok.(you may want to check with your local wildlife dept)

I just realised that with the limited info you supplied that your "froglets" may be "toads". Being that they were in your yard, can you keep them in a water garden like environ and just let them go their seperate ways?

i tried to take pix of them but they did not come out clear enough to post. but looking at them they look like green tree frogs. i'll keep trying to take better pictures

There is a legality issue whenever you release any animal into the wild. In the state of Virginia, the law states blankly that no animal can be released into the environment. However, I personally would have no problems with releasing frogs back into the same place where you found them. Release them soon, especially if it is getting cold in your area.
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In Ohio it is illegal to release animals into the wild unless you have the division of wildlife's permission, but you could just let them roam freely on your property which is not illegal.