Toad Tadpole with back legs

[YogaFrog]

Here is my little Wasabi!! He is doing great! So, what do you think- American or Fowler's? I am leaning toward Fowler's based on my research and pictures I have seen online.

[kueluck]

Looks good!! I really can't tell at this point. If Wasabi has 3 or more warts in one black spot good chance it's Fowlers. Guess we'll have to wait until to see if a cranial crest develops or not. Either way Wasabi will be an awesome addition to the family. I've been out of town the past several days, Mother passed away and had to head to WI. Hubby took great care of my ten tiny toads!

[YogaFrog]

Sorry to hear about your mom...my condolences.

Wasabi definitely has several "rusty" warts per black spot. I have also noticed that he changes color. I love him! Wondering how long I should wait to move him to the 10 gallon with substrate...?

[kueluck]

Thanks.

No need to move into the 10 gallon yet. I would wait until you'll be able to tong feed or use a dish to feed from because of ingesting the substrate. I figure I'll move mine in about 2 months into their permanent viv. What is your choice of substrate? I use a mix of eco-earth and organic potting soil in the toad tank.

[YogaFrog]

I have some Eco earth. I looked at organic potting soil, but I wasn't sure about which to get. Want to make sure there is nothing harmful.

[kueluck]

Just make sure there's no vermiculite or perlite in it. Some organics will still have those. I'll see if I can find the brand I use from Wholefoods. One of theirs IS harmful to critters so I'll see if I still have the bag.

[kueluck]

Didn't have the bag from the soil, sorry about that. But like I said before, watch for chemicals, perlite and vermiculite. Well here's some pics of my 9 tiny toads. The big one is from a tad I raised, my husband named him Morph, at least for now that is the name. The others are any where from ½ to ¾ the size of Morph. The little ones use Morph as a perch. They crack me up.