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i have tons of grey tree frogs,bullfrogs,springpeepers,toads,and green frogs can some one please tell me what is the difference between the grey tree frog tads and the others>

I would like to raise 2-3 tads to frogs as pets. I would like to know what they look like and where they are easiest to find in my lake.

Its a small lake and about half has tallwater reeds around the edge and the other half is manly trees. I here the greys on both sides ihave found lots all over my yard but want to raise one from a tadpole.

also if i go looking for them all i find are males even if i dont go by sound i still find males in pines trees and bushes...how cani find a female?

gray treefrog tadpoles are easily indentified. they have a red tail with speckles on it. i don't know a specific place to look in your lake. tadpoles normally prefer shallow water though.

Why do you want females? Why not leave them to breed? I rarely ever find females, but then again I am not looking for them.

Tadpole identification is ridiculously difficult, I should know, I do a lot of it for my master's thesis. You can look at the general descriptions of tadpoles and hope for the best. If you go to the link below, you will see that treefrog tadpoles (and peepers)are the only native frogs with lateral eyes. Go to the tutorial to see the difference between lateral and dorsal. Find a net with a sturdy handle and frame and go dipping at the edge of the pond and look at what you find. A magnifying glass is essential.

In my area of Va, gray tads always seem to have more pronounced intestinal coils.

Good luck
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Road cruise through wetland adjoining areas during warm rains in May. GTF's are easy to spot as they shine white in the headlights. Drive slow. Cull a female Gray from the amphib. parade

-TW