American Toad Water?

[Mmfh]

It may not have hurt her yet but why take the chance. De-chlorinator is cheap and easy to get at any pet store. Or if you just don't want to buy it, you can let the water sit for twenty four hours and let the chlorine evaporate. The problem is that chlorammine is often used by cities to make water "safe" and to the best of my knowledge that particular chemical does not evaporate.

[AlanLynch]

But if my toad has been using this water for a year, is she going to die now?

[yoshimi]

But if my toad has been using this water for a year, is she going to die now?

Don't panic, but yeah get a bottle of tap water conditioner as soon as you can, if you're on city water and not well water. Unless your air quality is very bad, I think collecting rain water is ok too, if you can't pick any up soon enough. Water conditioners that remove chlorine, chloramines, and detoxify heavy metals can be had for cheaper when marketed for fish.. but I'd skip anything with added fishy things like a slime coat. Reptisafe is a pretty reliable product: Zoo Med Labs ReptiSafe Terrarium Water Conditioner - Free Shipping if you're a new customer, you can save 20% with promo code "bark". This is where I buy my ecoearth bricks and other toad-centric things. Also cat treats and toys. So much cheaper than at a pet store. And $4.99 flat shipping via UPS or Fedex (forget which) isn't too shabby either. No, I'm not a shill. They caught on to me pretending to be a new customer <shame on me>. Other current coupon codes: 30% off Wag.com Coupon Codes 2013: Promo Codes, Deals and Printable Coupons

[AlanLynch]

I can't get de chlorinated water for my toad cause my parents think it's silly, but the toad never goes into her water like a day after a refill it so chlorine evaporates, but...

[kueluck]

You could also use rain water if your air quality is good & you can get a clean catch. It's all I use on my amphibians.

[AlanLynch]

It's not supposed to rain until tomorrow. How long does it take for the chlorine to kill toads? Lola (My toad) has been using sink water for a year now... is she doomed? Or does she still have time if she has clean water tomorrow?

[UncleChester]

I can't get de chlorinated water for my toad cause my parents think it's silly,..

A dechlorinator is pretty cheap. The small bottle yoshimi linked to is only $3 and will condition 5 gallons of water. If your toad just has a little water dish, 5 gallons is quite a few refills. The larger bottles will be more economical. You'll probably pay more at a local petshop, but several months supply won't set you back much.

..but the toad never goes into her water like a day after a refill it so chlorine evaporates, but...

If you are unable to get a dechlorinator or collect rainwater, please at least let the water sit for a day outside of your toads cage for 24 hours before you refill it's dish.

It's not supposed to rain until tomorrow. How long does it take for the chlorine to kill toads? Lola (My toad) has been using sink water for a year now... is she doomed? Or does she still have time if she has clean water tomorrow?

Your toad almost surely isn't doomed. How long it takes for a problem to develop (if one even will) is dependent on too many variables that no one here could possibly predict what will happen to your toad. You've used the tap water for a year, a few more days will be minor. For the long term health, conditioning the water is the safest approach.

You haven't actually mentioned if your water is from a city or town supply? Or if you're in the country, are you on a well or spring?

[never quit]

A dechlorinator is pretty cheap. The small bottle yoshimi linked to is only $3 and will condition 5 gallons of water. If your toad just has a little water dish, 5 gallons is quite a few refills. The larger bottles will be more economical. You'll probably pay more at a local petshop, but several months supply won't set you back much.



If you are unable to get a dechlorinator or collect rainwater, please at least let the water sit for a day outside of your toads cage for 24 hours before you refill it's dish.



Your toad almost surely isn't doomed. How long it takes for a problem to develop (if one even will) is dependent on too many variables that no one here could possibly predict what will happen to your toad. You've used the tap water for a year, a few more days will be minor. For the long term health, conditioning the water is the safest approach.

You haven't actually mentioned if your water is from a city or town supply? Or if you're in the country, are you on a well or spring?

Excellent answer, Brian!.....The Cl doesn’t seem to have affected the toad after a year, so while the Cl MAY have long term affects, it would seem prudent to add something to the water to remove the Cl.
The other good point is the source of the water….If it’s a municipality, maybe Logan can get an analysis of the water, and based on that, treat the water accordingly. If the source is well water……You would most certainly want an analysis! Too many horror stories of the ground water being contaminated by industrial processes that are miles away from your well. We have a situation right here in town with trichloroethylene (TCE) being used by a local manufacturer. Now that manufacturer doesn’t want the locals to use their wells!....

[AlanLynch]

I'm in a Chicago suburb, so I get my water from Lake Michigan. I'm going to collect rainwater tomorrow if it rains and try it in my toad cage. Thanks so much for your great answers I feel a lot better now!