![]() ![]() Keep the box somewhere that's not too hot and away from pets, and take them to a vet or rehabilitator for treatment as soon as possible.Don’t use newspaper to line the box, as the chemicals from the ink could harm them.Make sure the box has holes for ventilation, and line it with damp paper towels to keep their skin moist.Approach the animal slowly and quietly, and place a box on top of them, then carefully slide the box lid or a piece of cardboard underneath so you can pick the box up.You should be able to confine frogs and toads without having to touch them directly - this will help reduce their stress. If the animal is seriously sick or injured, then the quickest way to get them help will be to contact a vet or rehabilitator. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, sick or injured wild animals are in a very bad state by the time they can be caught, and the kindest thing for the vet to do is to put the animal to sleep, so please be prepared that they may need to take that difficult decision. ![]() It can be difficult to treat amphibians, so sometimes it’s best to leave them in the garden to recover on their own. If you find a sick or injured frog or toad, visit the Froglife website for guidance about how to help them. ![]()
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