Nutritional Supplementation for Toads?

[SludgeMunkey]

Outstanding information everyone, Thank you!

I utilize Rep-Cal Herptevite + ß carotene in my cricket diet. I have a habit of not dusting as my experience with reptiles, specifically old world chameleons, has led me to believe there is a link between dusting and respiratory issues. I had read of this in a book years ago, but my usual paranoia concerning my critters got me out of the habit. I use mix of Ghann's cricket diet, Herptevite and Gerber vegetable medley to feed and water my crickets.

The results with caudates and tree frogs have been stunning, but I was unsure of toads, especially adults.

[Jace]

Wow-I think I just received an F in Gutloading 101. I thought tossing in some fish flakes was sufficient, but I'm thinking I might have to boost it up a bit. Some great tips and advice.....excuse me, I hear my crickets calling......

[John]

Well, frog and toad tadpoles grow well on fish food - I use it all the time. Therefore it makes sense to me that if a cricket contains it then an adult frog will get decent nutritional benefit from it.

[SludgeMunkey]

I use fish flakes to gutload my worms and roaches. I have used them in the past for crickets also.

This is one of my back up items I always keep on hand. Not being able to drive can sometimes be an issue when buying large amounts of baby food.

I also use Science Diet dog food for my crickets. In fact I use that as a staple for them, and feed my mad scientist mix only 24 hours prior to feeding time.

[Ebony]

Oh wow! Ive never heard of this. I have to say that Ive never dusted my Frog food with anything. Should I be? My oldest Frogs are 5 years old.
I feed them a huge variety (Locusts,Mealworms,Flys,Katidids,Slaters,Ants,Moth s,and fruit flies) I breed the Locusts and the mealworms and every thing else I catch.