The Queensland Frog Society’s aims are to encourage and foster an interest in frogs generally and to render assistance and education.
To facilitate these aims, the Society has adopted the following guidelines for the conduct of its members.
- Members are mindful that native frog eggs and tadpoles are all protected in Queensland and that the taking, moving, keeping or dealing are prohibited without a permit.
- Whilst the Society does not encourage the long-term keeping of native frogs, members who choose to exercise their right to keep native frogs under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and its subordinate regulations, will ensure that all frogs are acquired and maintained lawful, kept to the highest possible standard of animal welfare, and that the dignity of the frogs as wild animals is always respected.
- Members acknowledge that, although Cane Toads are a highly undesirable introduced species, they are also a frog in their own right and will never be treated cruelly.
- Members acknowledge that in the case of a conviction under the Nature Conservation Act or behaviour prejudicial to the character or interest of the Society, that member will be the subject of disciplinary procedures and membership may be terminated.
SCRAPE, SCRUB and DISINFECT - DON'T SPREAD DISEASE!
Chytrid fungus disease (chytridiomycosis) has killed many frogs in recent years and may have been responsible for the extinction of some Queensland species.
Since we love frogs, it is important that we do not love them to death by helping to spread those deadly fungus.
Froggers must be squeaky clean and observe the following rule:
All equipment used in wading, capturing, handling and transporting frogs must be scrubbed clean of debris or caked mud and doused thoroughly with household bleach.
This is especially important when moving significant distances to other frog sites or when moving from one stream channel to another.
Remember:
SCRAPE, SCRUB and DISINFECT - DON'T SPREAD DISEASE!