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Coquis and catchments - tptplyr1 - 03-29-2008
Has anyone had problems with Coqui frogs residing in the catchment covers? I have a galvanized tank and a double cover, rubber and ground cover material. I'm making the transition from Oahu (where I currently am located) to HPP (where my wife is right now) and my wife heard some of those "night birds" making noises from the tank this morning. She banged the tank-I told her not to hit it too hard- and a Coqui fell out. She is getting a little freaked that they are nesting in our water supply. I will be back "home" in HPP next week but wanted to see what kind of solutions or suggestions you may have. We've gotten used to the serenading at night but the thought of them using our catchment as a swimming pool and having their own Punaweb parties doesn't thrill us. Thanks for reading and responding.
dean
RE: Coquis and catchments - Les C - 03-29-2008
I don't think that's the coqui MO. I think they lay eggs on plants in the understory. I suppose it's possible that they could use the underside of a tank cover, but it's more likely that she came across a coqui that mistook your tank for a tree. I don't think they are pond frogs.
RE: Coquis and catchments - Royall - 03-29-2008
The eggs I've come across look like a quarter size coin laying under leaves or boards. I've found frogs on the side of the tank too but that's about it.
Royall
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RE: Coquis and catchments - tptplyr1 - 03-29-2008
Thanks Les and Royall. I will reassure her that the experts have said not to worry about it. I didn't think that it would be a problem but now I have your backing. Thanks!
dean