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Choking Frogs
Name: Bonnie
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Question:
Yesterday, in our 16'x20' backyard pond, I saw a large
bullfrog lying on its back at the bottom of the pond. Upon retrieving
it, I saw there was another frog in its mouth with only a partial leg and
foot protruding from the bullfrogs mouth. The bullfrog was a good 10-12"
long outstretched and judging from its foot the other frog was a good
size also. Obviously, it had choked trying to eat it. Do you know if
this is a common occurrence. Also, I was told to preserve it in rubbing
alcohol in a tightly sealed jar. Is this correct or should I do
something else. Eventually, I am going to donate it to our schools
science department.
Replies:
It is common for animals that swallow their food whole to try to eat
something too big, but usually, to my knowledge, they would spit it back out
again before choking. I believe preserving in alcohol will work, but check
with a museum for more information.
J. Elliott
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