Figuring out what toad is right for me?

[Dace]

If the American toads only lived 3- 6 years they were either very old or something went wrong, they've been known to live well into their 30's.
Fowler's toads aren't shy at all. Often they're out in the daytime.
I've never kept Sonoran desert toads but I've read that they're the least shy and most outgoing of them all and rarely hide.

[jasonm96]

Like others have said - bumble bee toads or yellow spotted climbing toads!

I have a Cane Toad and I really wouldn't recommend them. Mine is skittish, came to me with a parasite load and it's just failing to adjust to captivity. They're probably a hit or a miss because of them being wild caught but I took the chance because they're collected from invasive populations. I wouldn't recommend any other wild caught toads either, unless you catch them yourself, so not to contribute to the stressful collecting for the pet trade.

[Deku]

Like others have said - bumble bee toads or yellow spotted climbing toads!

I have a Cane Toad and I really wouldn't recommend them. Mine is skittish, came to me with a parasite load and it's just failing to adjust to captivity. They're probably a hit or a miss because of them being wild caught but I took the chance because they're collected from invasive populations. I wouldn't recommend any other wild caught toads either, unless you catch them yourself, so not to contribute to the stressful collecting for the pet trade.

I figured they are skittish but im not sure i can find captive bred toads...

[Deku]

If the American toads only lived 3- 6 years they were either very old or something went wrong, they've been known to live well into their 30's.
Fowler's toads aren't shy at all. Often they're out in the daytime.
I've never kept Sonoran desert toads but I've read that they're the least shy and most outgoing of them all and rarely hide.

I do like those. Though not sure if they're frail... I caught my toads from a forest by my house... They were caught as adults... Not sure what went wrong but yeah...

[Cliygh and Mia 2]

I do like those. Though not sure if they're frail... I caught my toads from a forest by my house... They were caught as adults... Not sure what went wrong but yeah...

They shouldn't be frail, under right conditions, they should be bold and outgoing, it's probably because you caught them as adults, since spring is coming, when the rains come, go looking for toadlets or tadpoles you can raise, as mine did very well in captivity

[Deku]

They shouldn't be frail, under right conditions, they should be bold and outgoing, it's probably because you caught them as adults, since spring is coming, when the rains come, go looking for toadlets or tadpoles you can raise, as mine did very well in captivity

i sadly only find adult toads

[Cliygh and Mia 2]

i sadly only find adult toads

Where there are adults, their offspring must be around there somewhere. Keep looking, especially in the spring when there are many freshly morphed toadlets. Look for a vernal or fish-less pond, and either look in the water for tadpoles or eggs, or around logs and other cover around and in the general vicinity of it to look for toadlets. Don't give up if you don't find them immediately, just keep searching until you find them. That's all I have to say

[Deku]

Where there are adults, their offspring must be around there somewhere. Keep looking, especially in the spring when there are many freshly morphed toadlets. Look for a vernal or fish-less pond, and either look in the water for tadpoles or eggs, or around logs and other cover around and in the general vicinity of it to look for toadlets. Don't give up if you don't find them immediately, just keep searching until you find them. That's all I have to say

just found out its illegal to catch toads in nj..... where can i buy captive bred?

[JButera]

http://www.carolina.com/toads/small-...0.pr?question= (wild caught Anaxyrus americanus)Probably your best deal if you factor in shipping.

[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Fowler's toads aren't shy at all. Often they're out in the daytime.

Yes, this. All my Fowler's toads were bold and outgoing, and lived long lives

[Deku]

Yes, this. All my Fowler's toads were bold and outgoing, and lived long lives

how do you tell americans and fowlers apart? also i forgot their care....

[Cliygh and Mia 2]

how do you tell americans and fowlers apart? also i forgot their care....

These two articles should help: http://srelherp.uga.edu/anurans/bufame.htm http://srelherp.uga.edu/anurans/buffow.htm and this should help with care, A. americanus and A.fowleri have very similar care requirements and behaviors, it only matters if you want certain colors. Here are those care-sheets: http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Frog...ding-And-Care/ http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/natu...-fowlers-toad/

[Deku]

These two articles should help: http://srelherp.uga.edu/anurans/bufame.htm http://srelherp.uga.edu/anurans/buffow.htm and this should help with care, A. americanus and A.fowleri have very similar care requirements and behaviors, it only matters if you want certain colors. Here are those care-sheets: http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Frog...ding-And-Care/ http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/natu...-fowlers-toad/

i wanted reds,browns, and grey what temp do they need?

[Cliygh and Mia 2]

American toads are not often CB, it's the same with Hyla cinerea, (The Green tree-frog) or Lithobates catesbeianus. (American bullfrog) Here's one I could find: http://www.carolina.com/toads/small-...of-3/146760.pr And room temperature (70-75 degrees) with some UVB should be find, you can ask me or other members any time if you have any questions or need help

[Deku]

American toads are not often CB, it's the same with Hyla cinerea, (The Green tree-frog) or Lithobates catesbeianus. (American bullfrog) Here's one I could find: http://www.carolina.com/toads/small-...of-3/146760.pr And room temperature (70-75 degrees) with some UVB should be find, you can ask me or other members any time if you have any questions or need help

hmm i just read the permits thingy and i think ill go with a group of americans and fowlers toad. Just because they dont need permits. Just wish i could buy toadlets(1.5-2inches) so i can be sure they're young. I wanna buy them because should the authorities find out i didnt buy them properly... I dont want to even see their faces at my door. That being said are there other reputable sites that legally sell toads? I am thinking of getting all females so i am not kept up at night with all their calling. Is uvb really required for them? Maybe thats what did it. If and when i do get them. I plan on taking them to a vet so they can clear them of any parasites they may hold... What would be a good way to keep their habitat at 72-75 degrees? I want something you can control in the heat output. Also heard they love moths. Where can i buy moths as treats? How much would i spend at the vet?(so i can set money aside) would a tank thats 36inch long x 18 inch wide and 18inch or higher hold how many toads?