Wanted to know ahead of time what to do for the upcoming winter (toad's hibernation)

[lovedrugger]

I have 17 of these little ones. I've never had a toad through hibernation. I know I have a bit before then, but I just wanted to be prepared way ahead of time. The picture attached is the biggest one of the bunch.

[Mentat]

Keep them inside house and they will be fine . Might slow down eating and metabolism a bit; but should remain active.

If planing to release (legal there); then would do so near a body of water on early-mid Fall. That way they will have a chance to get ready (i.e. bury) for it. Myself do not recommend hibernating or estivating any pet frogs/toads.

[kueluck]

Some of my toads go down for up to 7 months during fall to spring, others go down for a few weeks at a time. But then I also take in young ones, raise them until adults, then release them in the back yard. But as for your question, I guess it all depends if you want to keep them or not.