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Unusual Amphibian Mortality Report

Please use this form to record details of unusual amphibian mortalities; please provide as much information as possible. If you need to make any additional comments please use the space at the bottom of the page.

Section 1. About the amphibians...

In which years have you seen dead amphibians?

  Frogs Toads Newts
Pre-2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008

How has the amphibian population changed?

Increased   Decreased   Stayed the same

In the most recent year of mortality...

... in which months were the animals dying?

From: To:

...how many dead animals were seen in total?

...how much spawn was seen in the pond?  
Please enter the number of clumps or square footage seen.

...what happened to this years spawn?

No spawn at all  All spawn failed  Some spawn hatched

...what happened to this years tadpoles?

All tadpoles died suddenly  All tadpoles died after a period  
Some tadpoles grew legs and left the water  Too early to say

Which, if any, of the following symptoms did you notice on sick or dead animals? Please tick all that apply

No apparent symptoms

Skin colour: General body condition:
Pale body colour Protruding blood vessels
Discoloured skin and/or legs Bleeding
Red spots on the body Eye problems
Skin appearance: Burst abdomens
Marks or blemishes Breakdown of limbs
Sores or ulcers Protruding tongue
Sloughing skin

General Lethargy

Body shape/size:

Other (please specify)

Thin and/or emaciated
Bloated
Contorted and/or having spasms

 

Section 2: About your pond...

What is the setting for your property?

When was the last time fish or plants were added to the pond?

Apart from the species that has suffered what other animals are in the pond?

Frogs  Toads  Newts  Snails  Dragonflies

Do you have fish in the pond? Yes  No

...if yes, what types of fish do you have and how many of each?

Species name No. of animals

...where were the fish obtained?

...were there any fish deaths before  during  or after  
the amphibian mortality?
No

...do you ever use 'fishcare' remedies in the pond? Yes No ...have they been used this year? Yes  No                        
...what brand did you use?

 

Section 3: About your garden...

Do you have slugs in your garden? Yes  No

Do you use any chemicals or fertilisers (including organic) in your garden?

  Used? Brand name/s:
Slug pellets
Fertilisers
Weed killers
Others (please specify)

Do use any chemicals or products (including organic) in the pond itself?

  Used? Brand name/s:
Algicide
Water purifier
Other (please specify)

Have you found any other dead animals in your pond or garden this year (please specify species and number found)?

 

Section 5: Anything to add?

If you have any other comments to make or have not had space to fill in all your information please use the box below:

 

Section 6: About you...

Finally, please enter your details below:

Name:

Address:

Post code:

Daytime phone number:

Email address:

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This information about amphibian mortalities will be passed on to conservation bodies such as the Institute of Zoology, if you do not wish your personal details to be passed on please tick here .

HELP OUT: During the summer months of 2008 Froglife is appealing for specimens of amphibians which have died for any reason - disease or otherwise.  If you are willing to help out (this will mean storing dead amphibians in your freezer) please get in touch for more information.

 

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