Quote Originally Posted by Herpin Man View Post
Many temperate herp species require hibernation to induce breeding. That is really the only reason hobbyists typically hibernate the animals.
There is a great deal of risk with hibernation. Being kept at the wrong temperature or moisture level can cause death or illness. Not having enough body weight can result in death of the animal, as can food in the digestive tract, or being cooled or warmed up too rapidly. Sometimes, a hibernating herp will die despite our best efforts to do everything right.
Unless you intend on breeding your toad, it has nothing to gain by being hibernated.
This is a very difficult task as you have said because if it's not done correctly the toads will pass. I am going to attempt to breed my toads next spring so I'm attempting to hibernate them this winter. One other positive in hibernation is allowing the toads to fully rest and in hibernation a vet has told me the toads are able to fight off parasites better and there is unverified research hibernation can increase the toads lifespan. Like stated before it's very dangerous doing this because hibernation is a risk you have to be all in with doing for your toad because there is no going back. The toads will be interested in mating afterwards so that should be thought of before attempting this like stated before. I'll be sure to post my results on here from doing this in the spring.

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