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    I have 17 of these little ones. I've never had a toad through hibernation. I know I have a bit before then, but I just wanted to be prepared way ahead of time. The picture attached is the biggest one of the bunch.
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    Default Re: Wanted to know ahead of time what to do for the upcoming winter (toad's hibernation)

    Keep them inside house and they will be fine . Might slow down eating and metabolism a bit; but should remain active.

    If planing to release (legal there); then would do so near a body of water on early-mid Fall. That way they will have a chance to get ready (i.e. bury) for it. Myself do not recommend hibernating or estivating any pet frogs/toads.
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Default Re: Wanted to know ahead of time what to do for the upcoming winter (toad's hibernation)

    Some of my toads go down for up to 7 months during fall to spring, others go down for a few weeks at a time. But then I also take in young ones, raise them until adults, then release them in the back yard. But as for your question, I guess it all depends if you want to keep them or not.
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