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Help solving animal homicide on back patio..Jeremiah was a Bullfrog

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May 31, 2023, 07:54 AM
usncorpsman
Help solving animal homicide on back patio..Jeremiah was a Bullfrog
I awoke to this on my back patio this morning. I’m thinking raccoon vs bullfrog due to the paw prints but have never heard of a raccoon killing and eating large frogs. The closest water source to me is over 100yds away, so he would have had to bring it into the yard from there. My yard is also fenced in with 6’ white panels. Oh the mystery Big Grin

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May 31, 2023, 08:04 AM
Rightwire
I think the evidence is clear on what happened. WHO on the other hand is a different question.

You might submit paw prints and swab the deceased for DNA samples. I do commend your crime scene photographs. They should be submitted as well as evidence. Has the coroner been notified?



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May 31, 2023, 08:11 AM
Edmond
If I were you, I'd take turns pulling security from sun down to sun up. Big Grin


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May 31, 2023, 08:23 AM
tatortodd
I'm kind of torn between racoon tracks and skunk tracks. Both eat frogs and both can climb 6' fences.


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May 31, 2023, 08:37 AM
ggile
At least the raccoon was thoughtful enough to bring it up and eat(more like mutilate) it on your patio cushions. Big Grin


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May 31, 2023, 08:56 AM
Gustofer
No bullfrogs in this neck of the woods, but we have tree frogs around here that emit a toxic (or at least terrible tasting) substance from their skin when threatened. Do bullfrogs do the same thing? If so, I'd think it'd be enough to keep even the meanest predators at bay as my dog won't even go near the things after one taste.


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May 31, 2023, 09:09 AM
chbibc
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
I'm kind of torn between racoon tracks and skunk tracks. Both eat frogs and both can climb 6' fences.


I concur with this thesis.


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May 31, 2023, 10:14 AM
jhe888
I'd guess it was a 'coon, but it could be a skunk. I think 'coons are generally more common though.

People eat bullfrogs, so I don't think they are toxic or noxious like some frogs.



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May 31, 2023, 10:16 AM
eagle10
He probably met his end because he did not share his wine.
May 31, 2023, 10:22 AM
bdylan
He was a good friend of mine.
May 31, 2023, 11:16 AM
YooperSigs
You cant trust an animal who wears a mask. I often see my Chipmunks stalk, catch and eat grasshoppers. That was new animal behavior news for me.


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May 31, 2023, 11:36 AM
911Boss
I don’t know what happened, but one this is certain - that frog croaked!





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May 31, 2023, 11:44 AM
CPD SIG
I'm going with Racoon.
If it smells bad around your furniture, then I'm going with Skunk.


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May 31, 2023, 11:58 AM
Genorogers
Whatever it was it left you the legs....bon appetit !
May 31, 2023, 03:24 PM
fiasconva
He probably called for help but no one could understand a single word he said.


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May 31, 2023, 03:46 PM
GWbiker
quote:
Originally posted by bdylan:
He was a good friend of mine.


Also, he helped me drink the wine.


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May 31, 2023, 05:26 PM
snoris
The frog's last words were

BUD
WISE
AAARRRGGGHHHH
May 31, 2023, 05:58 PM
Mars_Attacks
quote:
Originally posted by bdylan:
He was a good friend of mine.


WAS


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May 31, 2023, 06:15 PM
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May 31, 2023, 06:23 PM
sig2392
Going with a skunk.

Coon tracks would have the fingers looking more attached to the rest of the foot