New to forum- have cane toad question

[JBSFrogAndToad]

Hi everyone!
I'm new here!
I have always kept frogs but have recently branched into keeping toads. I recently acquired 2 cane toads and am having trouble figuring out what sex they are. Anyone have any experience with this? Any tips? Would pictures help?

Thanks!

[hyla]

Hi, there and welcome. I know there are a few owners of cane toads on here. How is it they are legal to keep as pets? These are the same toads that rapidly produce and kill tons of mammals right? I would think if they escaped it would be a real disaster. Enlighten me please...

[hyla]

Oh and in the words of Monty Python, "Do you have a flag?"

[JBSFrogAndToad]

Thanks for responding! Cane toads are legal to keep as pets in some states. And I have no intentions of letting them out into the wild to totally mess up the ecosystem! What do you mean by a "flag"?

Jenn

[hyla]

The flag thing was a joke b/c it wasnt posted under your name yet when I responded. I wasnt sure if cane toads were legal or not, so that answered my question. You will learn lots of great stuff on here. I like your avatar by the way!

[beaux mitchell]

I have had my cane toad for a few years now. In the state of Michigan she is inded legal. She has been one of my favorite pets I have ever had. She actually likes to sit in a small wooden rocking chair and I rock her gently. She will crawl back into her chair if I take her off of it. She is a gentle giant of a toad.

[Skulldroog]

Don't know much about toads to be honest, but I'm sure you could get any questions you have answered on these forums. There's a lot of knowledgeable people.

[beaux mitchell]

Hi everyone!
I'm new here!
I have always kept frogs but have recently branched into keeping toads. I recently acquired 2 cane toads and am having trouble figuring out what sex they are. Anyone have any experience with this? Any tips? Would pictures help?

Thanks!

Males can be heard calling and is the easiest and most reliable way of sexing Cane Toads. They also have darker skin on their throat and nuptial pads appear on the first and second fingers during the breeding season. Females are also much bigger and more of a round shape when adults.

[JBSFrogAndToad]

Do you have a picture of your toad in the rocking chair? I would LOVE to see that!

Jenn

[beaux mitchell]

Do you have a picture of your toad in the rocking chair? I would LOVE to see that!

Jenn

Hey Jenn, Yes I do have photos, actually I have a video on youtube...here is the link
YouTube - Gussie The Cane Toad

[beaux mitchell]

???? Not sure why it posted twice?? Sorry..

[John]

Fixed. I'm not sure why it did that either.

[beaux mitchell]

Fixed. I'm not sure why it did that either.

"Thanks John, I am most sure I didn't paste it twice, but maybe I did by accident?...either way, Thanks for taking the time to fix it."

[xkatelynell]

That video is adorable! Hahaaha.

[JBSFrogAndToad]

LOVE the video! Thanks for posting it!

[hyla]

Although I do think your toad is very sweet, I was more interested in those gorgeous old books in the background. What are they?

[beaux mitchell]

Although I do think your toad is very sweet, I was more interested in those gorgeous old books in the background. What are they?

Did someone say old books?? I have well over 800 old books ..I collect them, along with ventriloquist dummies...I can post a few photos of my old books of ya want?

[beaux mitchell]

Although I do think your toad is very sweet, I was more interested in those gorgeous old books in the background. What are they?

This is for you Kristy....these are my fav. books that are in my reading room..my home is filled with old books in almost every nook and cranny..My oldest book is from 1789...

[hyla]

Wow, thats really something. 1789? They all have their own unique qualities about them and I think they are some of the most beautiful things to decorate the house with. And if you can still read them thats great too! Thanks for the pic!

[GRATIOSA]

Hey Jenn, Yes I do have photos, actually I have a video on youtube...here is the link
YouTube - Gussie The Cane Toad

Hi miss beaux. I have just had a cane toad, he's about as big as my fist. Will he get used to me after a while and stop going to the toilet on me. Lol