Hello,

I am interested in getting a cane toad but I am bit confused about its heating requirements.


As stated here: http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatre...s-pets-part-1/
cane toads like 72-80 F. However, it doesn't state how this is achieved.

...This website states they can handle 5C: https://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/cane-toad.html.



On forums/websites I've read about people using heatmats on 1/3 (or half) of the bottom (or side) of a tank or a basking light and ceramic heater.

This website seems to suggest heating mats are the way to go:
http://www.toadilytoads.com/ask_roco...-basking-49575 Note: different toad but it seems similar.

This one suggests a heatmat and maybe a basking light as well : http://www.reptilecentre.com/info-cane-toad-care-sheet

This one says to use a heatmat and to NEVER use a basking light: http://www.theamphibian.co.uk/cane_t...care_sheet.htm

1) Can someone with a cane toad please tell me what they are using (including the size / wattage) ?

2) Would a heatmat work with a ‘plastic’ sterile bin until I saved up for a 75 gallon glass terrarium?



Thank you,


Sigmoo