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    Hi guys, I am a new member to this forum and need some help! I live in the Phoenix metro area and was in a shallow canal and noticed a bunch of tadpoles everywhere... I caught them and I have roughly 10 of these creatures. Each is about 1-2 mm long and black...any ideas on species or care? I can add a few pics if nneeded thanks,
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    So I discovered that they are American toads (bufo americanus) and they are literally 3 days old. Any ideas on care for them? I have them in a large kritter keeper with a bundle of algae from the canal...and I filled it with bottled water so there's no chlorine!

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    Raising Tadpoles | Missouri Department of Conservation

    How to Raise American Toad Tadpoles | eHow.com

    were 2 links i checked out in a hurry. This is awesome!! Try to include "tadpoles" in your headline to grab their attention. My gal toad is an Eastern American, and while I caught her as little, I've never raised tadpoles. Sounds like you're doing ok so far, but I'd get some water conditioner that removes chlorine and chloramines plus detoxifies heavy metals, if you go back to tap. It's just good to have anyway.

    There was another member seeking out fowler's or american toads to start them going again in their area (NY) but I don't know about transplanting... but this is the link to that post: http://www.frogforum.net/toads/22343...tml#post171962
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    Thanks for the help!!!! They're doing good right now, it seems to be a waiting process!

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    The links Crystal gave you have great info. I've raised both frogs & toads from tads. One thing I've always done is add an airstone to the tank to help oxygenate the water. And if the pump is to strong, just poke a few pin holes into the tube so the force isn't so strong. Now if some of the tads do die, leave the bodies in there, the others will eat them which is a good source of protein for them. Post pics so we can see the transformation, it's an amazing thing to witness.
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