Lynn, Yes Bullfrogs are now part of AZ's wildlife, however that does not mean we should perpetuate the problem by transporting them to locations where they don't exist (e.g. from the river to your pond) in spite of how neat it is to see a frog in your backyard. Many people are working hard to remove Bullfrogs from various locations. ItÂs a shame to hear that their work is unknowingly becoming undone. Bullfrogs are an environmental disaster that is costing all of us in one way or another- that includes financially. Who do you think pays for the recovery of listed species like Leopard Frogs? You do, I do, we all do. Your comment "To each his own" is really inappropriate here. I certainly understand and appreciate the enjoyment that comes from your pond and creating your own mini-ecosystem. However I think we should all do so in a responsible manner. I also believe it is now illegal to transport Bullfrogs. Not only do Bullfrogs eat anything they can fit into their mouth, but they are also one of the most prolifically reproductive animals in the world. They are also amazingly mobile. A friend of mine who studied Bullfrogs has told me that in a single summer they can move up to 8 miles!! These three traits make bullfrogs a nearly indestructible predator. Please do think twice about bringing them home. I, and IÂm sure many others would dearly love to be able to visit places like the Salt River and see native aquatic species again. Today that just isnÂt possible. Sincerely, Tlaconete

I'm sure I've seen a pic. of that frog before, but I just can't find it back. . . If you have the time, try looking through the photos on the kingsnake.com and kingsnake.ca photo galleries. That may be where i saw it. If not, I hope someone else knows!

day_by_day, I looked up the Southern Leopard, and found a page that said there's a frog that looks very similar to it called the Pickerel Frog. I think my little guy is a pickerel because its spots are more of a square shape than rounded like the leopard. It's one of the few poisonous frogs in the US, so hopefully instead of getting eaten by the baby garter snake I found in my yard last week, they can both help protect my veggie garden! There's a stream that runs through the back of my yard for the frog, and I just put a nice big flat rock on top of the cinder blocks today for the snake to snooze on. :-) Thanx for your help!!!

You didn't tell us where "your pond" is. I'll assume it is North America somewhere and in the eastern half which leads me to that being a Green Frog (Rana clamitans).