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    Re: Overwintering american toad.

    the last part about toads going inactive to kill off worms is interesting, I’ve never heard of that before. Do you have any more information about that? I’d like to learn more.
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    Re: American toad vivarium build.

    Thanks! Yes, it’s just for my two toads. This tank is a 20G long, and my second build. I tried to emulate the temperate forest atmosphere that my toads came from, although having temperate plants...
  3. Re: Nutritional question in relation to difficult eating situation for Toad

    If your dominant toad seems to be stressing the other toad out during feeding time or just getting in the way, consider feeding the dominant toad separately in the feeding tub and then leaving him /...
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    Re: How much to feed American toad?

    Everyone has had some good tips so far, but I thought I might throw out a suggestion for your terrarium. It looks pretty barebones, he might appreciate having more plants, moss, and more obstacles to...
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    Re: How often to feed my toad worms?

    I generally find that the chain pet stores don’t sell earthworms, only red wigglers... which my toads tried once and then NEVER again! One of the toads actually runs away from worms now because she...
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    Re: Overwintering american toad.

    You could put the heating pad on the side of the tank, above the substrate, to provide a warmer area that he could choose to use or not. Whatever you do with the heat lamp just make sure there is a...
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    Re: Toad too fat?

    Plastic wrap over the metal mesh top of my tank has worked for me in the past. Why are you trying to raise the humidity though?
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    Re: American toad vivarium build.

    Nice looking toad! Good luck with the tank rebuild. Here’s a picture of mine: 79255
    I’d recommend adding some plants such as Pothos to add some color and some cover for your toad to hide behind....
  9. Re: Earthworm twice the size of toad's mouth OK?

    Like Bryce said, if the worm is too long, just cut it in half. Now you have 2 worms!

    And I can say from experience that red wigglers are no good. I don't know why pet stores bother carrying them,...
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    Help me sex my Bufos

    Hi all,

    I've been lurking for a few months and finally made an account.
    I am the proud caretaker of 2 American toads (well, I believe them to be American. I have a difficult time telling them...
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