Spawn and tadpoles

Frequently asked questions about spawn and tadpoles:

• Too much spawn/tadpoles in my pond, what shall I do with the excess?

• No spawn in my pond this year, what might be the problem?

• Where can I get spawn to put in my pond?

• Spawn has not developed properly, what's wrong?

• Tadpoles have not developed into froglets and it's nearly winter, what is wrong?

• There is spawn in the pond but more cold weather is due, should I protect it from frost?

• I am filling in/mending/cleaning my pond but it is full of spawn/tadpoles, what shall I do with it/them?

• How do I tell the difference between frog and toad spawn/tadpoles?

• I would like to raise tadpoles in captivity, is it illegal and what do I need to know?

• Spawn/tadpoles are being preyed upon by fish/newts/dragonfly larvae/birds, what can be done?

• Should I feed the tadpoles in my pond?

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