New to Western Toads. Please Help!

[Toadowner]

Thanks!! I am hoping I can allow them to burrow and be insolated well enough to survive.

[elly]

I've read that hibernation is risky even under ideal conditions in the wild. Also, feeding very well then not feeding for a while before hibernation can help. Fat reserves but an empty stomach are ideal conditions because you don't want the food in their stomach to go bad. (The material I found this tip in was about hibernating White's Tree Frogs but it might apply to toads as well.)

[Toadowner]

Thanks! I hope it will apply to toads as well.

[Toadowner]

I just bought a 56qt bin to replace the 32qt I am currently using. The dimensions are 6.125in x 24in x 30in. It has an opaque white lid which I am planning on cutting a section out of and replacing it with a plastic screen. Is this a good idea? Is so, do you have any suggestions on how to attach the plastic?

[daybr4ke]

Hi again! You can attach the plastic screen with a hot glue gun. I used one on my own bins to keep the screen on. It can take a bit of trial and error if you've never used one before or havent used one in years, but once you figure it out a bit it really comes together.

[Toadowner]

I just received another order of mealworms, and I believe a superworm has accidentally been placed in my order. Is the superworm safe to feed my toads? On a side note, the temperatures are dropping, and my toads are doing fine. I believe the temperature has dropped to below freezing overnight.

[daybr4ke]

As long as they are big enough to eat it, as superworms should be no problem. I give my toads superworms sometimes.