We have an american toad we added to the family this June as a toadlet. We named him Ted. He quadrupled in size over the summer eating fruit flies and crickets and wild caught bugs. A few weeks ago he began staying in his burrow for longer stretches. We disturbed him and he may or may not have eaten and then reburrowed. We purchased an under the tank warmer, but it changed nothing. Our room is probably 60-65 degrees F, and he is not in direct sunlight.

Our questions are related to how we overwinter Ted. Are we trying to support his seasonal inactivity (should we keep it dark and cool him further)? If we are supposed to do this, how do we do this (moisture, feeding, appropriate temps, etc)? Or should we perk him up with warmth and light? If we should do this, how do we do it?

Thank you so much! Ted is beloved and we hope we can properly care for him!