-- Bufo Alvarius Habitat Question --

[xtheanon]

another Q, is it alright if I let tap water sit in a stainless steel pot overnight for the toads water, I'm just trying to get rid of chlorine or chloramines right. I don't like the idea of treating water.. I've been buying gallon poland spring water.

[n321]

sounds good. These guys are pretty forgiving. Probably one of my favorite species...

[xtheanon]

thank you for answering... I've been trying to get any opinion on them for a long time. Nobody seemed to care enough to post until now, but it has a ton of views. I have a couple of questions though if you could help me, they want to eat every night but I've read they should only eat every 2-3 days. What should I do, should I give em about 10 crickets a night or wait and feed them every 2 days, I have a cricket enclosure in the room by them maybe the sound is driving up their appetite ? I don't know any info would help also the water question. Is it alright to just take tap water and let it sit out for 24 hours, is that good enough for them or should I filter it as well, I have a Brita pitcher I could use. I'm worried about the little guys I've never cared for a toad before.

[traveler]

I'm using still water (cheap one) for them but someone recommend me to buy revers osmosis filter and use it for them as not all chemicals are get out from water during the time ...
As well you can find some drops for tap water treatment they are good for frogs/rept. I did not try it as I do not like chemicals but they work ?!? I think filter is the best plus you can drink this water and it will be much better even for you Flickr: Traveler Toad's Photostream

[xtheanon]

I'm using still water (cheap one) for them but someone recommend me to buy revers osmosis filter and use it for them as not all chemicals are get out from water during the time ...
As well you can find some drops for tap water treatment they are good for frogs/rept. I did not try it as I do not like chemicals but they work ?!? I think filter is the best plus you can drink this water and it will be much better even for you Flickr: Traveler Toad's Photostream

Really like your setup, I might have to switch to moss for the substrate instead of coconut husk. Seems like it doesn't stick to them near as much = happier toads right ? Ha I know I would feel better. Also you're lucky to have such a large family ! These three that I have are costing me 15$ every two days at the moment buying crickets locally. I'd rather feed superworms, they seem a lot easier to house and live a lot longer but not sure if they're a good choice for them. They have more protein from what I've read. I have to order a large supply and figure out where to house them in my 1 bedroom apartment to try and cut down on costs. My python, dog and ferrets equate to roughly 50$ average a month, these guys are 400%+ more expensive a month so far. Not counting the two 100w bulbs I'm burning 24/7. I'd love to have more once I get the feeding cost under control but I'd be worried about introducing more due to parasites as most in the market are wc it seems, is that why you have others in separate habitats ?

[traveler]

Really like your setup, I might have to switch to moss for the substrate instead of coconut husk. Seems like it doesn't stick to them near as much = happier toads right ? Ha I know I would feel better. Also you're lucky to have such a large family ! These three that I have are costing me 15$ every two days at the moment buying crickets locally. I'd rather feed superworms, they seem a lot easier to house and live a lot longer but not sure if they're a good choice for them. They have more protein from what I've read. I have to order a large supply and figure out where to house them in my 1 bedroom apartment to try and cut down on costs. My python, dog and ferrets equate to roughly 50$ average a month, these guys are 400%+ more expensive a month so far. Not counting the two 100w bulbs I'm burning 24/7. I'd love to have more once I get the feeding cost under control but I'd be worried about introducing more due to parasites as most in the market are wc it seems, is that why you have others in separate habitats ?

Thank you . But I did spot on one of the forums moss are not good for them as they are not digest it !!! I'm not sure if this is 100 % true but two toads of that's man was mouth bleeding and on the end died. I was using moss for 1 days and all went to bin after reading it I don't want to try it on my. But I have to agree it was excellent substrate ...

[xtheanon]

Thank you . But I did spot on one of the forums moss are not good for them as they are not digest it !!! I'm not sure if this is 100 % true but two toads of that's man was mouth bleeding and on the end died. I was using moss for 1 days and all went to bin after reading it I don't want to try it on my. But I have to agree it was excellent substrate ...

wow I had no idea it was that dangerous, my little guys have eaten one tendril or two but they seem to be fine.
it's amazing how much these toads can eat, they are hungry 24/7 I swear they could eat 50 crickets each with ease. I keep tong feeding them as the moss I use on top of their huts keeps their habitat humidified. I just hope they don't eat a mouthful and have problems. I love the look the moss gives the cage as well. I'll be careful with the moss thanks for telling me heather and traveler

[deeishealthy]

Nobody seemed to care enough to post until now, but it has a ton of views.

As one of those viewers I can tell you that it's not that I didn't care enough to post, it's that I don't have expertise in your area. I'm a WTF owner, not river toads. I'm not going to respond and give you false information, but this thread appears on the "what's new" which is why I read it.