Hi all,

I am concerned about my bumblebee walking toad.

I got her two months ago. When I first got her (I’m not even certain it’s a female), Gretel was fed pinheads, but larger pinheads. And she didn’t eat much, I think the pinheads were too big for her. I added flightless fruit flies and she’s been eating, and finally, gaining a bit of weight. She is about 7 months now.

Two weeks ago, we changed her terrarium, making it even more suitable for her (Seth’s article is THE bumblebee reference on the net, great job, Seth: http://www.frogforum.net/toad-care-a...-breeding.html). Humidity and temperature are all set using timers and meters.

Temp: daytime around 25/Nightime around 21.
Humidity: daytime around 70% / nighttime around 80%.

Now I’ve noticed that for the past week, she has been less active. She continues to be at her favourite places, she moves around 3 different places (she’s alone in a 10 gallon). But she doesn’t explore as much as when we first got her. She is eating less.

Her skin, eyes all seem alright. She is not bloated.

Is she finally calmer now that she isn’t starved?
Is she still just getting used to her new terrarium?
Could I have added too much fruit flies and it’s stressing her?

I’ll try and put pictures tonight, but it won’t be helpful as she looks as she always did. I know that they are somewhat active (she has been climbing too, which is also positive).

Thank you, I’ll take any input!

Eric