Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Garter snakes on the increase around my ponds

Cecil -

Depending on the source of tadpoles that LMB you drop in may not eat a single one. Certain tadpoles secrete a toxin which is why fish do not eat those tadpoles. In our pond I've seen no fish go after the tadpoles ever.

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