Gatorade Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Has anyone noticed that there seems to be a lack of Amphibs here? It's just that up to a couple of years ago once the rains got going there were frogs/toads everywhere, and lots of locals going out at night with lights on their head collecting them in sacks. I don't see this anymore. Perhaps it's me but up in the Plai Lam area I don't recall seeing them at all in the road. I was constantly having to brake to avoid them. My garden which previously had plenty of big toads and frogs is also bereft of them. I'm just hoping that it's me just not being very observant and not an indication of a serious decline on the island which will ultimately affect other species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Come to think of it, you are right haven't heard any frogs here lately. But we also have a workers camp adjacent at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) It's certainly quieter around my place this year... I have a pond out side front door which usually attracts them, but been very quiet.... The bull frogs up the road usually make a load noise, but they are much quieter this year .... can only hear them when out side... ...... Yeah to add to Rooo's comment, there is a huge camp near where the bull frogs are!!!.... hmmmm!? what's on the menu? Some other neighbours did start a "frog farm" but soon gave up, because of the noise every night!!!!.... Edited November 28, 2012 by samuijimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The little blighters are happily croaking away at my place at the moment. no workers camp here - but lots of snakes and monitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I love grilled frog legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 No apologies....you deserve it.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorade Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 No apologies....you deserve it.... Go on Smokie ...Hop it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The little blighters are happily croaking away at my place at the moment. no workers camp here - but lots of snakes and monitors. Croaking ! I thought you said cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuimike1 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 We kill the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) French holiday season still a couple of weeks away. Edited November 28, 2012 by Payboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfinger Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 As long as there are enough Rats around...........dont worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I love grilled frog legs. On Crumpets, no doubt ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Look for 'Farm Chicken' on menus. In some Aisan countries, this is how cooked frog is descibed. (eg Singapore) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiRes Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Walked down Soi 2 in Plai Laem last night to the Wat for Loy Kratong and there was plenty of noise from all manner of frogs and other invisible creatures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Birdman Posted November 30, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2012 ...there are frogs, but not as many as years ago, when streets where crowded with frogs during and after rain and the concert was intense, almost unbearable. However there are many beautiful tropical birds around, at least where I stay. Colourful kingfisher, graceful herons and I think, many small bee eater, that kind, which looks like homing birds and can stand still in air during flying. Also many crows. And butterflies of course and also flies, maybe because of lack of frogs at the moment. Uncountable millipedes and something, which could be the missing link between a millipede and a beetle. Many small mosquitoes, and small flies. But no snakes. They usually came out in the season to warm up in the sun. Also more dogs notable everywhere and cats straying around. But no monitor lizards anymore. It's a shame. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric1949 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 No shortage of Frogs, Toads and all the other noisy critters inland from Wat Lamai. You're welcome to come and take a truck load if you really miss them that much!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorade Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Perhaps it's someone from Lamai nicking all our pedigree Plai lam amphibs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Found heaps of them in the frozen meat section at Makro today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I think some escaped or someone dropped some off near me.... cos they were sure "going at it" this morning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Found heaps of them in the frozen meat section at Makro today. Ouch! I was at Makro today too. And I had The Financial Times in my pocket too... (or it was The Times?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Found heaps of them in the frozen meat section at Makro today. Ouch! I was at Makro today too. And I had The Financial Times in my pocket too... (or it was The Times?) Shhhhhhhhhh I was wearing the panama hat, trying to be inconspicuous.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Found heaps of them in the frozen meat section at Makro today. Ouch! I was at Makro today too. And I had The Financial Times in my pocket too... (or it was The Times?) Shhhhhhhhhh I was wearing the panama hat, trying to be inconspicuous.. How suspicious can you get? Two mods fighting over a broadsheet....even the ladyboy checkout girls must have been shaking their heads. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post taninthai Posted December 1, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2012 got a couple of great snaps this afternoon was gonna post in general but i reckon more appropiate for here and answers your question....... thought it was only a rat snake at first then the dog came along and the snake rose up and showed itself as monocled cobra wouldnt have got that close if i had known...... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Great snaps - well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorade Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Great pics! I did have a few snakes around including a cobra and python but haven't seen them lately. Maybe full up with frogs and sleeping them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Great pics! I did have a few snakes around including a cobra and python but haven't seen them lately. Maybe old age like me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony121 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 can hear the frogs at mine now, anyone else ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 can hear the frogs at mine now, anyone else ? I thought I did, but that was my wife singing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 They must have all croaked here, .... nothing tonight, after a one night stand ..... or the guys in the camp next door have been over and made a feast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 can hear the frogs at mine now, anyone else ? I thought I did, but that was my wife singing. So did you answer the mating call? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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