Toad help please

[HilaryM]

Hi Everyone!

Not sure if anyone on this forum can help as the advice I need is with a garden toad, at least I think it's a toad and not a frog! Found one sitting on garden patio 3 days ago. I placed it by my garden pond and it hasn't moved at all. It doesn't appear injured. Sorry for my lack of knowledge but is this normal? What on earth should I do with it? I've attached a picture (I hope) !!

[SludgeMunkey]

Looking at his eyes, he looks ill to me. If he has not moved in a few days, it is probably too late for this one. (Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news)

[Kurt]

Its definitely a toad, most likely Bufo bufo, not exactly an aquatic species. Can it get out of the pond or is it stuck there?

[HilaryM]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, looking at it's eyes it doesn't seem too good does it? I've put it by the waterfall of the pond and it just hasn't moved at all.

[Herpvet]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, looking at it's eyes it doesn't seem too good does it? I've put it by the waterfall of the pond and it just hasn't moved at all.

Hi,

If it's like that, it's probably best trying to get it to a vet, to at least see if there is anything apparent. In the UK vets should treat wildlife for free (in normal hours), although you should check with your vet.

Hope this helps,

Bruce.

[HilaryM]

Thanks Bruce, I'll do that if no change very soon. I know my vet doesn't charge for wildlife. Just a thought.....with it being so cold, wet and windy up here in the North of the UK, I'm just wondering if toads hibernate? Told you my knowledge of toads/frogs is zero

[Kurt]

They do brumate (hibernate), but its still summer here in the Northern Hemisphere.