The gang

[Heatheranne]

Gail, you're the toad princess! Yours are awesome!

[kueluck]

LOL........thanks..............I think?

Gail, you're the toad princess! Yours are awesome!

[Heatheranne]

Lol! It's a compliment indeed .

[yoshimi]

LOL........thanks..............I think?

I think being called the toad anything, like queen or princess or lady, girl, etc, can sound like an insult. Anywhere but frog forum. I've been called the crazy toad lady on Fb, but I definitely took it as a compliment. Sounds like they're saying we look like toads, but mine are so cute, I wouldn't mind if I did. If only they would smile more (or at all).

[kueluck]

One year ago I came home with 3 sickly little frogs from a pet store, two were the size of lima beans.








And today I have three healthy frogs that bring me tons of happiness.

[Mentat]

Your White's look very nice Gail !

[kueluck]

Thanks, they are a blast to have as froggy friends.

[Heatheranne]

I remember the days! And they look wonderful . You're a great frog/toad mom!

[kueluck]

This is an updated pic of the little one that was given to me because the family didin't think they could care for it. Growing like a weed with tons of personality. I'll most likely release it when the weather warms up........or maybe not.

[kueluck]

It's not easy living with vanity frogs.

[kueluck]

WOOT WOOT!! Rufus graced me with his presence last night and still there this morning. I LOVE TOADS!!!

[Mentat]

Rufus looks great Gail !

[kueluck]

He's a little thin, but then Fowlers are slimmer than American or Southern toads. He's not taken any food yet, but I'm not worried, this is how he works and he may be holding out for wax worms, his favorite.

Rufus looks great Gail !

[Heatheranne]

So cute! I just love them .

[kueluck]

Got home from work and the neighbor came over with some adult roaches for my WTF's that are to big for her Cope's. I told her Rufus was up but something seemed a little off. We went over to the viv and we found him dead. Sucks, I know, but I look at it this way........ he had 3 years in captivity with fresh water and a full belly. His body showed no sigh of illness or injury so not sure what happened. Debating if I should dig up the other 4 or just let them be and see what time brings me. I told my neighbor and husband that I'm not going to be getting any more toads, since this burrowing thing is not fun. If anything, I'll catch babies in the spring, raise them up over the summer, then release them in the fall. This way I still get a toad fix, plus this will give them a better chance of survival, and don't have the frustration of disappearing for months on end. I know I could just remove about 3 inches of substrate, but would the toads be happy if they can't burrow. I dunno, just a thought.

[Mentat]

I'm very sorry for Rufus death Gail ! Forum has lost a lot of frogs and toads the last couple of weeks .

[Heatheranne]

Oh no . I'm sorry to hear that. It's hard to know for sure why without a necropsy. It's so sad when we lose them. Twigs passed recently of a cloaca prolapse . Hugs to you for all of your amazing care!

[Treesniffer]

His quality of life was exceptional. The idea of catch and release restores nature. Rufus will always be remembered.

[flybyferns]

I'm so sorry Gail,

[kueluck]

Thanks guys. I made a short video IMO of Rufus. I didn't think I would, but I acutally shed tears doing this. I'll miss my little Rufus more than I thought I would.
IMO of Rufus the toad - YouTube