Awake for 2012

[monkeyboy]

YBTs finally waking up, though only 4 adults so far( including one that never really hibernated). But I guess it is only March! Also about 8 of the babies that I hibernated in a shed are up, but none of the ones I let hibernate outdoors.

Sadly no sign yet of Egyptian Green Toad (which I didnt mean to hibernate outside, but sneaked down before I expected!).

We had a very mild winter in the SW and its been very warm and sunny here for most of march, but I wonder if cool nights are keeping amphibs down?

[Alex]

I'm guessing you live up north, Monkeyboy? My YBT have been up a few a weeks and the females are fattening up already. From records I've taken I think they need consistent temps over 16c+ to start breeding. I've seen no sign of my viridis, which is concerning as they're normally basking in the gravel on sunny spring days. As for your Egyptian viridis - I have overwintered and bred them outside no problem so I'm sure you'll see yours soon.

[monkeyboy]

Hi Alex,

No Im in sunny Devon, they just seem to have been coming up in dribs and drabs (though as of last night now 6 adults up and "Shed" babies up to 10. Sounds like I just need some patience with the Egyptian.
Hope your euro viridis are ok (I was hoping you'd be selling some toadlets again this year!)

Thanks for the feedback

[viridis]

Remember whilst its been hot in the days its been cold at night and its also been very dry.this will affect the amphibians.

[dazhman]

Did the rest of your toads end up emerging yet?

I only had one adult yellow belly emerge that I have been able to see this year out of five. They all came through the previous harsher winter and bred last year, so very disappointed this year.