Locate it in the shade, if possible, and near the pond. Frogs lay eggs in clusters. Frogs have smooth, slimy skins. Frog eyes tend to bulge. Frog legs are longer, used for jumping.
Toads lay eggs in long chains.
Toads have dry, bumpy skin. Toad eyes do not bulge as much. Toad legs are shorter, used for walking. The 1st 4 weeks of our tadpole's life is spent eating its own egg yolk and attaching himself to floating plants and debris. By the 4th week our little tadpole has a silky skin and will begin swimming around and becoming sociable.