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    Default Re: toad aficionado here!!

    I completely agree, they are toadally underrated! (Yes pun intended) However, i would advise using cocoanut fiber for both of your toads, the bark chips are able to be accidentally ingested, it will also help to hold more humidity than the bark.
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    Default Re: toad aficionado here!!

    I actually tried that, but little green had trouble grabbing his crickets with the coconut fiber on the ground, he kept getting a mouthful of coconut. :/ I thought at least the bark would be impossible for someone his size to swallow, and I could switch back to the coconut after he grew a little? Let me know if that's still a bad idea please, I really really don't want my little guy to get sick!!!!

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    I see your point there. Sometimes owners will feed their frogs in separate enclosures but i doubt you would want to stress your little guy out. paper towels, although they may be unattractive make a good substrate as well. IMO I would use the paper towel substrate because of your situation.
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    i agree with ryan, feeding in a separate container just puts too much stress on the animal. how about cocofiber and leaf litter? the leaf litter will separate the toad from the coco fiber, it will help retain humidity, and be a bit more natural for it.
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    Default Re: toad aficionado here!!

    Leaf litter should help though toads often like to dig.

    ...by the way do you run a toad tumblr?

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    Leaf litter should help though toads often like to dig.
    see that? you can tell i am not a toad guy lol
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    Default Re: toad aficionado here!!

    Hadn't even considered leaf litter! It could look very nice. Thank you for the advice. He doesn't seem like much of a burrower, in fact he likes to perch on the highest points of his tank? Maybe he's just an odd duck.

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