Western Toad update.

[Jace]

Thanks, Greg. That does make me feel better. I tried ordering Phoenix worms two months ago and nothing ever came in. The petstore finally got an email saying that Canada was experiencing a nation-wide shortage. I will try and find another high fat food. I can find butterworms, but they are way too big for him. I have appropriate sized mealworms, so maybe I will give him a couple of those a week to help him along. Temperature may very well have something to do with it. He is being kept at room temperature that ranges from 21-24 degrees Celcius, but I do have a heat source to use. I will play with it a bit and see if I can increase his temp by a few degrees. Should this temp be kept all day, or should I allow for a cool period at night?

Thanks so much for everyone's suggestions. Despite lack of size, he does seem to be doing well and enjoys being pampered, I think.

[Greg M]

One quick comment. The temperature optimum that Lillywhite et al. found was for Western toads - obviously, other species would have their own specific requirements/optimums...

In addition, when I said "pretty little guy", I meant that he was "pretty", not "pretty little". And finally, I found out today that the turn of phrase "bear in mind" uses the spelling "bear" not "bare" - apparently, "bare in mind" would suggest that you are thinking of someone naked ! Thus the edit for my post...

Greg

[Jace]

Lol-no worries! Parental-like pride on my part, when you wrote "Pretty little guy" I assumed you were saying what a nice looking toad I have and not commenting on his size-or lack there of. As for the "bear" vs "bare"....well, we are a friendly Forum!! However, sticking to naked frogs and toads would be more acceptable. On that note, your advice is always helpful and welcome. Thanks again for taking the time to have a look at the pictures and give your opinion. You and Seth are my go-to toad guys!

[Greg M]

Glad to be of help, but I am merely a student - Seth is the master...