Reptiles, Amphibians, and Nematodes (Worms) Weather Predictors
For centuries, insects have been used to foretell weather. Here is a selection of of those observations.
Large numbers of toads crawling out of their holes indicates rain coming.
Warbling frogs sing rain approaching.
Frogs singing in a cold rain are singing that warm weather approaches.
Tree frogs singing during a rain indicates the rain will continue.
Fog in the fall, no snow at all.
Submitted by Mary & Dwight Alward
Snakes
Snakes hunt before a rain, and disappear after.
Snakes and their trails can be found near houses before a rain.
Earthworms
Earthworms rise before a rain.
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