snakes and frogs

[Michelle Bailey]

I knew our water garden had frogs and a lot of tadpoles. Yesterday saw a
snake. I realize that the frogs are a food source for the snakes. So,
we're draining, killing snakes, cleaning and refilling. But how do we not
repeat the pattern? Is there a way to repel frogs and snakes but not harm
dogs and cats? Snake-A-Way is toxic to dogs and cats. We used it but have
locked up the pets and will have to wash out the product before letting them
back out. Don't have fish.

Thanks
Michelle

[Naomi]

I would love it if the frogs in my pond also attracted snakes. The more
wildlife the better.


"Michelle Bailey" > wrote in message
...
>I knew our water garden had frogs and a lot of tadpoles. Yesterday saw a
>snake. I realize that the frogs are a food source for the snakes. So,
>we're draining, killing snakes, cleaning and refilling. But how do we not
>repeat the pattern? Is there a way to repel frogs and snakes but not harm
>dogs and cats? Snake-A-Way is toxic to dogs and cats. We used it but have
>locked up the pets and will have to wash out the product before letting
>them back out. Don't have fish.
>
> Thanks
> Michelle
>
I would love it if the frogs in my pond also attracted snakes. The more
wildlife the better.
Doesn't help you of course, so apologies there.

Nao

[Edward H]

Hello Michelle,

I don't know where you are posting from. If you are in the uk then the
only snales that would be attracted to frogs and ponds are grass
snakes, which are both harmless, and I believe protected by law. In
which case leave them alone and take pleasure in their presence

If you are in a country with a richer reptile fauna (like the USA) then
it is possible that the pond the snakes are not harmless. Having said
that the majority of snakes ARE harmless, and there are American
cousins to the European grass snake, as well as plenty of other
semi-aquatic species that are as safe as the frogs (but quieter in the
evenings). Rather than go through all the hassle of draining, putting
out toxic products etc first find out what kind of snake you saw -
innocent until proven guilty.

I wish I had snakes and frogs in my garden. I suspect if I tried
introducing them the local cats would have them pretty quick.

best wishes

Edward




Naomi Wrote:
> I would love it if the frogs in my pond also attracted snakes. The
> more
> wildlife the better.
>
>
> "Michelle Bailey" wrote in message
> ...
> I knew our water garden had frogs and a lot of tadpoles. Yesterday saw
> a
> snake. I realize that the frogs are a food source for the snakes.
> So,
> we're draining, killing snakes, cleaning and refilling. But how do we
> not
> repeat the pattern? Is there a way to repel frogs and snakes but not
> harm
> dogs and cats? Snake-A-Way is toxic to dogs and cats. We used it but
> have
> locked up the pets and will have to wash out the product before
> letting
> them back out. Don't have fish.
>
> Thanks
> Michelle
>
> I would love it if the frogs in my pond also attracted snakes. The
> more
> wildlife the better.
> Doesn't help you of course, so apologies there.
>
> Nao


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Edward H

[Jeanne]

Edward.....

Please see my post called "Bullfrogs".... thanks

"Edward H" > wrote in message
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>
> Hello Michelle,
>
>>
> best wishes
>
> Edward
>
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