On 24 May 2006 07:38:20 -0700, "Bonita" wrote:

I have 2 wild bullfrogs that have been living in my pond for 4 years
now, only those 2 no other have come around. I was just playing around
my pond yesterday and tossed a store bought cricket at them, end result
happy frog!!! I fed the rest of the 20 or so crickets I had left. They
got very close to me when getting their free meal. I thought that was
so cool!!! If I continue to feed them like this will they tame to the
point of petting them? But I wonder if they get used to me feeding them
all the time will they forget the wild hunt for food in them? So is
this a good idea or not. Also caught them mating today, how long for
the eggs?

Bonita, I think that is really cool. I've heard of turtles that also figure
out where the food is coming from and will approach the pond owner. As far
as removing the wild part, it is all instinct, they have no real clue
whether the cricket you toss is the cricket that is naturally grown,
imo. I guess you'll have to let us know if they become okay with being
touched. ~ jan
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