Quote Originally Posted by Animalnstinct View Post
Hey everyone,

I hope I put this in the right thread, but I just had a few questions on the Surinam Toad.

I have always wanted one of these guys and I hope to get one sometime soon, but before I do I want to make sure I'm properly prepared and do my research.

First thing, how hard are these guys to take care of? I just want to make sure I don't dive deep into something for a pro.

Also, I have read up on how their tank should be set up, feeding, etc. but I would love to hear some real live advice from people. I'm a bit nervous to get one as I was reading that they were super sensitive to a lot of things. How true is that?

Last thing I want to make sure and ask is where do you suggest I get one from? I looked online and couldn't really find any.

I'd really appreciate any advice or tips! Thank you so much guys! - Jenn
Assuming you mean pipa pipa, they are not hard to take care of IF, and this can be a big IF, you get a healthy specimen. This is one of those species where a lot of the ones in the pet trade are kept in extremely crowded and unsanitary conditions for varying lengths of time prior to export and sometimes after import as well. As such it is fairly common for them to be half starved, have severe bacterial infections, ulcers, and in general have one foot in the grave already. Such frogs often need immediate medical attention if they are going to pull through and a portion will be lost in spite of best efforts. However, once established and healthy they are pretty hardy if their few basic care requirements are met. As far as where to obtain one they are frequently offered on kingsnake.com but If you purchase one you should be prepared to deal with a sick animal as the chances are pretty good that it will be no matter what dealer you buy it from. About the only exception is if you get a healthy long term captive from a fellow hobbyist but you don't see those come up for sale very often.