Cane toad?

[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

[Deku]

P.s. if it isnt a good idea. I was opting to maybe get him started with a pair of american toads. Since I had em once(catch and release) and they're fairly simple.
I wanted to get him a pair of captive bred ones though. Cause I wanna make sure they arent carrying anything on them if you get my point. Iam also kinda against now of taking animals straight from the wild(kinda grew up a bit from last year). Sooooo. What do you think? Is an american toad a good opt for a 15 year old guy? Hes very persistant like myself, he loves amphibians but hes mainly interested in the true bufo family. Such as myself. Kinda like a brotherly thing. Although he does like treefrogs. I thought a toad would be easier on him. Does anyone know a good breeder or online store that sells high quality, captive bred american toads or other toads?
(yuh Iam a bit selfish when it comes to my pets. Hahaha, I just wanna make sure she isnt too much for him.)
I just want him to have something that he can occassionally look at and if the toad allows it even pick up. I had good experiences with most of the americans. Only ones that never seemed to like humans were females. Ived been noticing a pattern. Female toads=hate humans?

Btw: hes not the kind of kid to bother the animal if the animal does not want to be held. I mean I used to have a pair of small american toads that used to like being hand fed and didnt mind sitting on my lap for a few mins. While my cane toad you cant even get her to look at you. xD

[Deku]

I forgot to thank you kurt. You have been very helpful since my last visit. :] The forums seem dead though. Why is that? D: This place isnt going to shut down right?