Author: /u/swingthatwang

[Serious] Where can I procure several Gulf Coast Toads for my backyard needs???

I posted several months ago about inviting possums to my backyard, but someone suggested toads would be much better for insects and would get some for me. I tried to meet up with them but they weren’t able to follow through.

I really need toads and lizards for my backyard due to insect problems, and would like to focus on getting toads first. I already have plant pot houses set up for them with water dishes. My backyard is damp and never gets much sunlight, so it’d be a good environment for them. I’d like to get 3-5 all males or all females.

Please let me know if your neighborhood is abundant with them (give me the cross street and zipcode), and what time they’re usually out. Or even better, if you wouldn’t mind capturing a few. I’m near TMC and would be happy to pick them up curbside. I would like to get them ASAP (by this Sunday at the latest).

Thank you.

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Houstonians who pay for annual HVAC maintenance/service for your house: What do they do, and is it worth it?

My neighbor just paid $120 for a guy to check the compressor voltage on the outside unit and hose down the sides with water. Then he checked the unit in the attic to see if it was dry on the inside (opened up a panel), and stare down the pipe to see if there’s a clog. That’s it…

Not sure if it’s worth doing if it’s just that. I see posts in r/homeimprovement and other subs talking about freon leakage checks, cleaning off dust in condensor coils, etc. I don’t know if this is the norm.

What company do you use, how much do they charge, how often do they come, and what do they do?

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[Serious] How can I get an opossum (possum?) to come live in my backyard?

I have a very small non-functional backyard that backs up to the street. I don’t plan on using it, nor do I have a pet that’ll use it. Due to its position, it gets kinda dark and damp without much sunlight. I fear it’ll be attractive to pests especially roaches. Ech. And I prefer not to spray insecticide for multiple reasons.

Considering how awesome opossums are, how can I get one to come live in my backyard? I’d like for it to be its little home where it can be fugly in peace, and eat some bugs while they’re at it.

Thanks.

PS -Don’t say “milkshake.”

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