American Toad Burrowing?

[Charlieamanda]

I've got several american toads and these guys always burrow and will stay there for long periods of time. They do this in the wild too, and if its cool they'll stay buried for an even longer period of time, even inside if its cool or stressed enough. I raised 4 from tadpoles and recently took an adult in that got stepped on and he burrowed for the first week, but ate like a champ. I dropped a few appropriate size crickets in his tank and he'd snatch them up as they passed his cubby hole. I find that toads love to eat...really, really love to eat, I'd just give your little fella some time to acclimate and he'll be eating like a sumo wrestler in training. Best of luck with your new baby; )