On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 02:11:13 GMT, "Don"
wrote:

Thanks Wayne, I was the one who posted the original question. The danger of
these toads to pets is well known here in S. Florida by most pet owners.

The question I posted (and still don't have any answer to) is whether a pond
will attract these toads or not. In other words, are my chances of seeing
one of these toads in the yard any greater now that I have a pond, or
doesn't it make any difference?

In the 3 1/2 years I've been in this house I've never seen one before (which
doesn't necessarialy mean they haven't been here, of course); perhaps it's
just coincidental that I happened to see one now, shortly after I installed
the pond.

I'm not even sure if the one I saw was the poisonous type or not. It was
fairly small (maybe 3'') and up in the overhang of my house, where I tore
out a bad section of the soffit and hadn't yet replaced it. Not sure how it
even got up there.

Don



Sounds more like a Grey Tree Frog, rather than a toad up that high.
Bufo Marinus is hard to miss when you see them, large aggressive
critters. If you leave Dog Food out doors you will find out in a hurry
if they are around!

As for the pond attracting them, it depends is there good cover near
by, lots of insects and small critters for them to feed on then yes it
will attract them, but not simply because of the water but the
complete habitat and food resources it provides.

Dave
Dave Fouchey, WA4EMR
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Southeastern Lower Michigan
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82° 58' 37'' W
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