Toad Recovery?

[Kurios1]

Howdy. Has anyone on here ever recovered a toad during it's hibernation period? My buddy did so yesterday in a cornfield and it's scared the heck out of him! He was digging some iron and something began to move in the hole and he let out a shout I could hear even with my headphones on at a distance. The toad was not scathed in the recovery and did "wake" up. We carefully placed it back into the hole and loosely put some dirt back over it. That has got to be a first time experience for my friend and I. One we'll never forget I reckon. Kurios1

 

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[Oddjob]

Not me but that is a funny story.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Yes, I find toads and salamanders that are groggy from hibernation when I do bottle digs. I just cover them back up. Don't pick them up because the heat from your hands will wake them up prematurely. They'll know when it's time to come out and play!

 

[vpnavy]

Some members wouldn't have put it back!

 

[smokeythecat]

I gently recover them in their little homes.

 

[Kurios1]

Funny indeed. Good thing we don't live in Wolverine country.

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

I havent uncovered a toad but I have dug up hibernating scorpions.

 

[smokeythecat]

Scorpions would not be fun.

 

[4x4x4]

....Ha! Down here I've opened Tarantula nests.....shudder.....

 

[d2]

Absolute worst thing to dig into is a yellow jacket nest. I have seen my friend do it 2 times. When ever he starts screaming and running I go in the opposite direction for a few minutes...d2

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Just worms and clams so far.

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