Frogs typically hibernate during the winter by burrowing in the mud found in ponds and lakes. Their metabolism slows down enough that they can absorb all the oxygen they need through their skin.

Frogs typically hibernate during the winter by burrowing in the mud found in ponds and lakes. Their metabolism slows down enough that they can absorb all the oxygen they need through their skin.

Avoid sudden changes in your pond’s environment. For example, performing large water changes during the summer can lower the pond’s temperature too quickly, stressing your fish and even triggering an ‘ick’ parasite outbreaks in your fish.