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FrogLog Critter Escape Ramp
4.6(9,248 reviews)
The original critter saver — over 9,000 reviews.
18 × 18 × 2 in
Price when we checked — Amazon shows the live price.
In short
The FrogLog is a small floating platform attached to a mesh ramp. You fill the anchor pouch with sand or gravel and lay it on the pool edge; frogs, mice, lizards and ducklings that fall in climb the mesh and walk out. No tools, no power.
Best forAny in-ground or above-ground pool where small animals regularly drown.
Key features
- Floating pad + mesh ramp
- Anchor pouch fills with sand or gravel
- UV-resistant materials
- Tool-free setup in minutes
What we liked
- Proven design with huge review count
- Cleaner skimmer and filter
- Cheap and durable
What we liked less
- Single ramp — big pools may need two
- Price varies a lot in Europe
How it works
A small floating pad is linked to a mesh ramp that rests on the pool edge, held by a pouch filled with sand or gravel. Frogs, mice, lizards or ducklings that fall in swim to the pad, climb the mesh and walk away — instead of ending up in your skimmer.
Setup tips
- 1Place it 2–3 m from the skimmer, where critters end up
- 2Use gravel rather than sand to avoid leaks into the pool
- 3Add a second unit on large pools
