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frog in distribution box

  • 10-02-2014 10:47am
    #1
    peadar76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭


    A couple of months ago while inspecting the distribution box I saw a frog in it. I tried to get him out with a shovel but he hopped up one of the percolation pipes out of my reach. For anyone that doesn't know, a distribution box is the box between the septic tank/treatment system and the percolation area. In my case it is approx. 3.5 feet deep and has 4 pipes discharging from it.

    Anyway, yesterday I looked again and there is still a frog in it. I presume it's the same one.
    Has anyone got any suggestions as to how to get him out? If I try to catch him he hops up the pipes out of my reach.
    Is there something I could put down there that he might get into, but not be able to get out of again?
    What do frogs eat?


Comments

  • #2
    olly_mac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 128 ✭✭olly_mac


    The frog more than likely just wanted a sheltered, relatively warm and dry place to spend the winter. I would say just leave it alone, and soon it will make it's own way out; the breeding season is nigh, and the hormones will be kicking in!


  • #3
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,890 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    is he able to get out though? i suspect that may be the problem.


  • #4
    olly_mac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 128 ✭✭olly_mac


    Frogs are pretty agile creatures, so I wouldn't worry too much. The OP can monitor the situation though, and if it is still there late in the breeding season new methods will have to be assessed.


  • #5
    OpenYourEyes
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 3,072 Mod ✭✭✭✭OpenYourEyes


    Maybe put a small bit of wood half in/half out of the water to make sure it has something to climb out on?


  • #6
    peadar76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭peadar76


    yeah, maybe I could try the wood thing. I don't think he can get out without some kind of assistance. It's a 3.5 foot deep concrete box with vertical sides and a concrete lid. There's no water lying in it, but constantly a small amount flowing in and out of it. If I put a piece of wood sticking out of it, it will be at an angle of roughly 60 degrees. Could a frog climb up something that steep


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