scenting pinkies

othello · 03-30-13, 06:51 PM

is it ok to scent pinkies with bufo americanus (american toad).

Starbuck · 03-31-13, 03:45 AM

i dont see why not... I would try to stay away from the parotid glands though just in case. Any native snake that eats bufos in the wild though shouldnt have a problem with them.

RyanReptile · 03-31-13, 07:19 AM

I would be a bit hesitant if the toad was WC. I have heard of fish also working too though.

othello · 03-31-13, 10:02 AM

I have tried three types of fish over a period of about 6 weeks that is why I am interested in trying frogs or toads. The toads would all be captive born.

RyanReptile · 03-31-13, 06:23 PM

Alright great best of luck!

Gregg M · 04-01-13, 08:36 AM

The huge majority of toades and frogs you will find are going to be WC... All you need to do is freeze it for a couple of days if you are worried about parasites.

othello · 04-03-13, 04:43 AM

ok i found frog scent that is meant to scent fishing lure that is made from real frogs. would that be safe to use on a pinkie or no? If so this may be a cheaper way than buying live frogs and I would not have to worry about parasites.

Gregg M · 04-03-13, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by othello

ok i found frog scent that is meant to scent fishing lure that is made from real frogs. would that be safe to use on a pinkie or no? If so this may be a cheaper way than buying live frogs and I would not have to worry about parasites.

Without knowing what the ingredients are, I would not use it. What are they using as a preservative?

A real green tree frog will cost roughly 2 bucks. Kill it and freeze it. Any parasites will die during the freeze.