Cane toad?

[Deku]

I currently have a "cane toad" or so the store said. It was in really bad conditions. The bowl of water was completely dried.

They had em with some skinks. Other tanks some frogs where dead. I felt so sorry for these that I had to take atleast one. I read up now.
I cant tell if its really a cane toad. I mean it the bottom side is white with large blotches of blackish grey. Its around 3-4inches big at the time being.
It doesnt like anyone touching it or even comming near the tank to view it. I dont know if this is actually a cane toad.
I try feeding it, it ate some crickets but mainly went for worms.

Took it to the vet. Said it was fine, just needs alot of water to hydrate. I cant post up pictures because my computer broke and Iam on my wii believe it or not.
I feel sorry for it, but Iam going to see if I can get alot of crickets this week.
Also just wanted to say I also have a dumpys treefrog, this little guy is unlike the canetoad, hes FANTASTIC! Doesnt mind being handled on occassions, never jumps off. He takes food by hands sometimes. He is just a mellow little guy. Saw him calling for a female.
Unlike my female cane toad, he is very people friendly.

I currently have my toad in a 40breeder, with just soil. Iam going to design it to look like a garden, I read up this is what they prefer(well actually read up they live anywhere but can be found mainly in gardens).
She spends 5-7hours in her water dish. After she leaves she takes a dump and just hops off.
Idk if Iam way over my head at the time being, especially since I feel at the same time, ready for another addition to my collection/family. I currently have just these two amphibians.
I was thinking eventually Ill add up something else in another set up. After I make sure my cane toad is doing fine.

but again I really cant tell if its a cane toad or not. It reminds me of a gulf coast toad at the same time.

[Deku]

p.s. I also read that they like to congregate in groups. Is she fine by herself? Or will she need friends? Shes very awefully picky. I was reading on another forum how to make gel food for my turtles, but also read it works also for amphibians. Saw a couple of vids of salamanders and a frog eating some. I was wondering how I can get my toad to go after this type of food? I want to make a species specific diet for her.

I know my tree frog would defenitely eat it. Hes a little piggy. I have him in an exoterra tank.

[Kurt]

Here is a bunch of cane toads you can compare to your toad for identification. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/im...g=Bufo+marinus

[Deku]

Here is a bunch of cane toads you can compare to your toad for identification. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/im...g=Bufo+marinus

Looks like a few of those. Like a mix of few of those. Has a earth brown or oak wood brown on the top. A streak of red in both eyes. Like on the top. I dont know how to explain it. It looks like a rococo but not exactly. Also it has the black spots that some of these toads have. But its more pronounced. Like its darker than these. I need to measure my toad better. I was hoping one of you can tell me if the garden set up is alright. I was googling it and found a few good sites that showed me. Like toadilytoads.com I kinda like that site. The author(lady) seems sweet about her toads. I was wondering if my toad would get as big as it says they get(9inch). When they say 9inches do they mean legs extended as well?

Anywho... Shes a fuzzy eater. only eats earthworms, crickets, mealies, and waxies. Does anyone know how I can correct that behaviour? And how I can make her feel more at home. She doesnt hide when no ones around or doesnt notice you. But shes fearful of humans. Anything that can help her coax into not being afraid and showing her face everyonce in a while?

I dont expect her to let herself be handled like my treefrog. But I atleast expect her not to be sooo, afraid! Also, Iam putting these plants in the tank within a month or two:
-Tulips
-ferns
-Daffodils
-Violets?

I dont know if these are known to be toxic. Or just plain bad plants to even keep. Iam planning on making sure he cant dig em up. I wanna put a linen barrier. I was thinking of making her a man made garden. I wanna make a fake can and put it in or use a real can. Just for like a hidding place.

I liked that "Reptile den" that is this really huge and heavy rock. But Iam afraid that it might break my tank. Any substitutes to this? One thats lighter.

[Kurt]

I was wondering if my toad would get as big as it says they get(9inch). When they say 9inches do they mean legs extended as well?

That's 225 mm snout to vent. Legs not included.

Shes a fussy eater. only eats earthworms, crickets, mealies, and waxies. Does anyone know how I can correct that behaviour?

I see nothing wrong with this diet,

And how I can make her feel more at home. She doesnt hide when no ones around or doesnt notice you. But shes fearful of humans. Anything that can help her coax into not being afraid and showing her face everyonce in a while?

Give it time.

[Deku]

That's 225 mm snout to vent. Legs not included.



I see nothing wrong with this diet,



Give it time.

How big is the 225mm in inches? xD Sorry Iam a little slow sometimes. Also the cane toad, my brother wants her. :U I like my brother and hes good with animals. Should I give it to him?(Kinda was giving in due to he kept pleading me :U) But uhh. Is this bad for the amphibian? I was thinking after I head off from college Id get her back. So hed just get an experience on her. What do you guys think I should do? I mean my bro, lives in the same house. But is it a good idea? :U